# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Mathematics (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,153
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,864 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,095 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in MN: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (6 colleges, $84,155): -$2,291
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,607

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,864 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,642 | $27,564 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 2.6 years |

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

## Mathematics at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macalester College | $91,979 | $22,483 | $32,149 | 87% |
| St Olaf College | $87,691 | $23,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| Augsburg University | $86,446 | $26,452 | $23,873 | 52% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $81,864 | $22,095 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $75,633 | $23,975 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $70,257 | not reported | $19,139 | 54% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,460 MN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $129,780 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $128,800 MN, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $143,290 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $136,450 MN, $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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