Doctoral (Research)-26% vs national median270 grads tracked
Mathematics and Statistics at University of Iowa
Ranked 43rd of 52 doctoral (research) programs in Mathematics and Statistics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$75,235
middle 50%: $63,134 – $98,215
Median · 5 years out
$86,717
middle 50%: $71,200 – $117,192
Median · 10 years out
$105,955
middle 50%: $81,106 – $158,943
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics and Statistics (doctoral (research)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mathematics and Statistics research doctorates from the University of Iowa command a $75,235 median starting salary. Earnings climb to $105,955 after ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,606 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Alabama
$91,636 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$90,301 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$88,826 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$83,018 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$82,300 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$82,185 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$80,947 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$79,389 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Iowa
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$197,724 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$173,339 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$167,710 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,015 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,198 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$144,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$121,670 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,999 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,625 · 5 yrs out