# University of Portland: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209825, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-portland/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,917
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,908 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,810 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,353

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,908 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,070 | $83,291 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,577 | $68,795 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $23,858 | $99,011 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $27,021 | $112,137 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $37,284 | $154,729 | 3.7 years |

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

## Applied Mathematics at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | $77,908 | $20,810 | $28,210 | 80% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $117,280 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $120,590 OR, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $129,600 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $125,990 OR, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $165,200 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $143,120 OR, $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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