# Missouri University of Science and Technology: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Rolla, MO. IPEDS 178411, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,756
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,750 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,107 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$27,511

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.69 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,750 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,912 | $51,177 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,027 | $56,407 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $62,518 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,241 | $85,550 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,088 | $94,213 | 3.0 years |

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

## Applied Mathematics at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $66,750 | $24,107 | $16,298 | 64% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $98,420 MO, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $97,090 MO, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $129,410 MO, $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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