Entry Level Salary
$50,000
Median Salary
$103,237
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
17.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,129,480
Entry (Early)
$50,000
Median (Prime)
$103,237
High (Prime)
$107,184
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-5k
+433k
+465k
$25k / yr
-95k
+343k
+375k
$50k / yr
-185k
+253k
+285k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
28
$50k / yr
Never
33
32
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-87%
316%
345%
$50k / yr
-85%
117%
131%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate48.8%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Secondary school teachers
7.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$52,136
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,670|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%
Postsecondary teachers
7.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$25,724
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,029|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Software developers
6.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,685
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$144,113|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Elementary and middle school teachers
4.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$51,469
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,000|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Mathematical science occupations
4.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$78,946
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$107,570
openings
36,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +25.3%
Management occupations
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$76,101
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,028|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Actuaries
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$81,100
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$160,776|$130,000
openings
1,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.2%
Management analysts
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$86,893
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,543|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Computer systems analysts
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,800
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|$105,850
openings
32,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.9%
Top executives
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,371
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$220,287|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| mathematics and computer science. | Bachelor's Degree | 38 | $77,321 - $189,517 |
| mathematics and computer science. | Master's Degree | 13 | Data N/A |
| mathematics and statistics, other. | Bachelor's Degree | 22 | $68,843 - $145,741 |
| mathematics and statistics, other. | Master's Degree | 6 | Data N/A |
| mathematics. | Undergrad Certificate | 5 | $78,420 - $90,978 |
| mathematics. | Associate's Degree | 188 | $37,714 - $81,270 |
| mathematics. | Bachelor's Degree | 1129 | $38,434 - $297,029 |
| mathematics. | Master's Degree | 266 | $53,834 - $163,959 |
| mathematics. | Doctoral Degree | 144 | $84,767 - $92,388 |