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Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median273 grads tracked

Mathematics and Statistics at Purdue University

Ranked 22nd of 52 doctoral (research) programs in Mathematics and Statistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$94,148
middle 50%: $67,620 – $139,234
Median · 5 years out
$108,190
middle 50%: $82,687 – $165,259
Median · 10 years out
$126,300
middle 50%: $90,782 – $226,350

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

Graduates of Purdue University's doctoral (research) program in Mathematics and Statistics earn a median $94,148 one year after graduating, rising to $126,300 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $117,024 for this field, ranking 22nd of 52 reporting programs.

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
3.4 yrs
≈ $3,596 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$117,024 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$116,045 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$109,443 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$109,070 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$107,710 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$107,552 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$105,332 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$104,545 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$103,997 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$99,793 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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