Mathematics and Statistics at New York University

NYU's mathematics and statistics graduates earn substantially more than peers across New York state, with first-year earnings of $80,154 placing them well above the state median of $55,490 and ahead of comparable programs at Fordham and SUNY Albany. While the $21,250 debt figure is estimated from similar institutional patterns rather than this program's actual outcomes, the resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27 suggests manageable repayment even if actual borrowing runs somewhat higher.

The 51% earnings jump to $121,018 by year four indicates strong career trajectory, likely reflecting demand for quantitative skills in New York's finance and tech sectors. However, context matters: NYU admits only 9% of applicants with SAT scores averaging 1527, meaning this program selects for students who might succeed in any quantitative field. Just 19% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting the typical graduate may have family resources that reduce actual debt burden below the estimate.

For families paying full freight at NYU, the math likely works—first-year earnings exceed what many programs produce after several years of experience. But if your student would need to borrow significantly more than $21,250, compare carefully against SUNY options that might offer similar quantitative training at lower cost, especially if graduate school is on the horizon.