Applied Mathematics at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Master's Degree · about 146 graduates a year
Vanderbilt University graduates in applied mathematics earn 86% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanderbilt University Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 17 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $216,406 | $236,400 | #1 | $134,475 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $149,209 | $137,240 | #4 | $98,796 |
| 3 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $144,761 | $147,179 | #3 | $80,690 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $144,429 | $126,753 | #6 | $121,262 |
| 5 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $141,131 | $151,454 | #2 | — |
| 6 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $134,886 | $118,387 | #7 | $84,983 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $132,383 | $134,595 | #5 | $73,814 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $123,369 | $117,844 | #8 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,629 | $117,561 | #9 | $82,241 |
| 10 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $115,518 | $109,949 | #11 | $83,112 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanderbilt University applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $134,475 one year after graduating and $216,406 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanderbilt University rank for applied mathematics?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Vanderbilt University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Vanderbilt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 86% more than the national median for applied mathematics ($116,060), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.