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Doctoral (Research)+16% vs national median69 grads tracked

Mathematics and Statistics at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Ranked 4th of 52 doctoral (research) programs in Mathematics and Statistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$97,992
middle 50%: $70,012 – $135,613
Median · 5 years out
$136,177
middle 50%: $83,086 – $167,535
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 University of North Carolina - Charlotte's doctoral (research) program in Mathematics and Statistics earn a median $97,992 one year after graduating, rising to $136,177 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% above the national median of $117,024 for this field, ranking 4th 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
3.1 yrs
≈ $3,311 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Connecticut
$150,773 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$147,611 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Institute of Technology
$138,294 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$131,591 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$130,109 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$126,300 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,362 · 5 yrs out

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