# University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Chapel Hill, NC. IPEDS 199120, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,105
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $119,839 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,300 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$25,578

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $119,839 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,004 | $8,176 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,918 | $15,985 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,538 | $34,835 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $66,973 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $24,396 | $99,536 | 1.2 years |

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

## Applied Mathematics at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $119,839 | $15,300 | $11,655 | 91% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $102,140 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $102,390 NC, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $106,500 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $119,090 NC, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $183,540 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $173,870 NC, $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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