# Bryant University: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Smithfield, RI. IPEDS 217165, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bryant-university/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,954
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,595 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,666

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.03 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,595 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,698 | $131,773 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $34,055 | $137,242 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $36,130 | $145,604 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $39,680 | $159,910 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $44,846 | $180,729 | 3.9 years |

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

## Applied Mathematics at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $157,822 | $10,000 | $25,184 | 96% |
| Bryant University | $86,595 | $26,000 | $41,219 | 80% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $100,290 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $100,550 RI, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $102,440 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $102,440 RI, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $144,920 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $130,480 RI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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