# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,275
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $117,990 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Applied Mathematics at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $117,990 | $20,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Virginia Military Institute | $74,740 | not reported | $17,113 | 76% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $86,100 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $105,490 VA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $89,070 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $126,430 VA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $150,570 VA, $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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