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Applied Mathematics at Cornell University

If you plan to study Applied Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 applied mathematics graduations were recorded at Cornell University.

Online Class Availability at Cornell University

Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at Cornell University

Rankings can help you compare Cornell University’s Applied Mathematics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Applied Mathematics graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Applied Mathematics graduates at Cornell University are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 6 master’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at Cornell University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 33% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 14%.*

Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 5 doctoral applied mathematics graduates at Cornell University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Applied Mathematics Concentrations at Cornell University

The Applied Mathematics program at Cornell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Applied Mathematics	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Applied Mathematics program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Applied Mathematics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Statisticians	$130,349
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Financial Quantitative Analysts	$126,371
Bioinformatics Technicians	$121,896
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Data Scientists	$106,295

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.