Financial Mathematics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 118 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Financial Mathematics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 79.2% of Financial Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Financial Mathematics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,335 people earned theirFinancial Mathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Financial Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 628 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,683 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 24 |
Earnings of Financial Mathematics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Financial Mathematics of $85,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $85,594 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Financial Mathematics students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Financial Mathematics. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Financial Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 8.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 19 | 79.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 79.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Financial Mathematics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 138 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Financial Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Fordham University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 171 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 164 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 161 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 159 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Financial Mathematics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,209 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 824 |
| Computational Mathematics | 397 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 221 |
| Mathematical Biology | 16 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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