Compare 47 Applied Mathematics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $72,237. Top programs: $166,324+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Applied Mathematics tells a different story. Across 47 programs, earnings range from $75,438 to $166,324—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Harvard's Applied Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $166,324, followed by Brown at $125,979 and UC Berkeley at $120,626. The average across all programs is $72,237, yet this top tier demonstrates that rigorous quantitative programs can deliver exceptional outcomes regardless of institutional type.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Harvard graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 1.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and easily affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $166,324 | 98 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Excellent |
| #2 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $125,979 | 178 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Good |
| #3 | $120,626 | 326 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $106,923 | 64 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $104,439 | 128 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Excellent | |
| #6 | $97,700 | 47 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Stanford UniversityPrivate | $97,071 | 39 | $12,000 | Excellent | $38,333 | Good |
| #8 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $94,684 | 36 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Good |
| #9 | $86,227 | 107 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Good | |
| #10 | $84,653 | 51 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $84,567 | 37 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | |
| #12 | $82,523 | 48 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Good | |
| #13 | $82,275 | 97 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $81,414 | 345 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #15 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $80,370 | 42 | $26,849 | Excellent | $55,956 | Challenging |
| #16 | $78,897 | 41 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Colorado School Of MinesPublic | $76,575 | 25 | $23,000 | Excellent | $53,505 | Challenging |
| #18 | $76,162 | 67 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Good | |
| #19 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $75,554 | 10 | $26,950 | Excellent | $38,989 | Challenging |
| #20 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $75,438 | 415 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #21 | $74,198 | 77 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $72,484 | 114 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #23 | University Of IdahoPublic | $69,633 | 19 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Manageable |
| #24 | $69,338 | 78 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $69,079 | 141 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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