Applied Mathematics
Mathematics & Statistics
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,595 | $73,845 to $104,454 | 49 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $104,331 | $78,340 to $130,130 | 26 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 87,000 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,010 | +5.7% | 25,100 |
| Data Scientists | $108,020 | +33.5% | 23,400 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,310 | +3.1% | 10,300 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $157,740 | +3.7% | 8,500 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $106,090 | +6.5% | 4,800 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $91,100 | +1.2% | 4,800 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.