# Northern Arizona University: Mathematics (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,588
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,149 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,468 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $66,381): -$12,232
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,108

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,149 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 5.0 years |

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

## Mathematics at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $79,013 | $21,500 | $14,967 | 68% |
| University of Arizona | $66,381 | $18,999 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $54,149 | $19,468 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $57,450 Flagstaff, AZ, $58,360 AZ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $95,080 Flagstaff, AZ, $107,240 AZ, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $112,260 Flagstaff, AZ, $124,920 AZ, $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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