# Applied Mathematics (bachelor's degree)

CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/applied-mathematics

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $94,261 across 44 colleges (middle half $75,336–$104,454); median federal debt $21,286
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Applied Mathematics: median $77,661 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 14% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Other Mathematical Science Occupations | 10% | not reported | — |
| Actuaries | 4% | $130,000 | 9.2% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 3% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3% | $105,850 | 7.9% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Management Analysts | 3% | $101,860 | 10.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $93,164 (8) | $78,204 (134) |
| CT | $104,454 (5) | — |
| NY | $79,134 (6) | — |
| PA | $95,719 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $118,414
2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $117,990
3. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $109,360
4. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $103,887
5. University of Southern California (CA): $101,094
6. University of California-San Diego (CA): $85,233
7. University of California-Merced (CA): $82,156
8. Virginia Military Institute (VA): $74,740
9. San Diego State University (CA): $69,606
10. University of California-Davis (CA): $65,508

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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