Compare 49 Applied Mathematics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $83,965. Top programs: $170,689+.
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 | $170,689 | 80 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Excellent |
| #2 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $157,822 | 178 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Excellent |
| #3 | $156,419 | 80 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Good | |
| #4 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $148,740 | 34 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Excellent |
| #5 | $120,495 | 91 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Excellent | |
| #6 | $119,839 | 211 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $118,414 | 254 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Excellent | |
| #8 | $109,360 | 215 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Excellent | |
| #9 | Marist UniversityPrivate | $109,170 | 13 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Manageable |
| #10 | $104,454 | 86 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Good | |
| #11 | $103,887 | 347 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Excellent | |
| #12 | $101,094 | 147 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #13 | Colorado School Of MinesPublic | $98,190 | 40 | $23,000 | Excellent | $53,505 | Manageable |
| #14 | Stanford UniversityPrivate | $97,071 | 43 | $12,000 | Excellent | $38,333 | Good |
| #15 | $95,719 | 42 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $92,803 | 27 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | |
| #17 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $86,595 | 29 | $26,849 | Excellent | $55,956 | Challenging |
| #18 | $85,792 | 98 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #19 | $85,233 | 146 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Good | |
| #20 | $84,653 | 52 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $83,741 | 25 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | Manageable |
| #22 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $82,200 | 399 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #23 | $82,156 | 36 | $16,144 | Excellent | $18,376 | Good | |
| #24 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $77,908 | 9 | $21,370 | Excellent | $57,555 | Challenging |
| #25 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $76,610 | 11 | $26,950 | Excellent | $38,989 | Challenging |
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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