# University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS 215293, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,358
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $95,719 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,571 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (4 colleges, $95,719): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,458

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $95,719 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,709 | $61,484 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,371 | $76,791 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $23,192 | $96,943 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $31,567 | $131,950 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $36,008 | $150,513 | 2.5 years |

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

## Applied Mathematics at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $95,719 | $22,571 | $15,350 | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $95,719 | $22,571 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $95,719 | $22,571 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Robert Morris University | $76,610 | $25,000 | $23,003 | 66% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $82,530 Pittsburgh, PA, $84,460 PA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $96,670 Pittsburgh, PA, $106,850 PA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Pittsburgh, PA, $137,900 PA, $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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