Applied Mathematics

Master's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 27.03

$80,690Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$144,761Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$60,500Median federal debt
78Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Applied Mathematics at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $80,690 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $116,060 four years after graduating (middle half: $85,199–$161,426). Median debt is $60,500, about 75% of first-year earnings.

Applied Mathematics (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$82,241$55,540
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$73,814$30,095

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Applied Mathematics graduates from Southern Methodist University make?

The median salary is $80,690 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $60,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.