Applied Mathematics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 193 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates in applied mathematics earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 45 colleges reporting applied mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $170,689 | $150,310 | #2 | $114,279 |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $157,822 | $155,439 | #1 | $99,193 |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $156,419 | $137,287 | #4 | $97,700 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $148,740 | $146,136 | #3 | $94,684 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $120,495 | $128,586 | #6 | $82,523 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $119,839 | $128,604 | #5 | $75,105 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $118,414 | $107,749 | #7 | $71,814 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $117,990 | $107,441 | #8 | $82,275 |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $109,360 | $99,510 | #10 | $59,638 |
| 10 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $109,170 | $103,907 | #9 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,105 one year after graduating and $119,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,135.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.