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Applied Mathematics at New York University

If you plan to study Applied Mathematics, consider the program at New York University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

New York University sits in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 293 applied mathematics graduations were recorded at New York University.

Online & Distance Learning at New York University

Distance learning is available at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at New York University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 139
Best Value	New York	#11 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#117 of 138

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 139
Best Value	New York	#11 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#117 of 138

Earnings for Applied Mathematics Graduates from New York University

Students who complete New York University’s Applied Mathematics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$98,743
4 years	$159,779
5 years	$172,750

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Applied Mathematics graduates from New York University report median earnings of $159,779, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Applied Mathematics graduates at New York University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Applied Mathematics graduates at New York University are 40% women (117) and 60% men (176).

Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Of the 56 bachelor’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at New York University, 30% were women (17) and 70% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	42
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at New York University

Among the 229 master’s applied mathematics graduates at New York University, 42% were women (96) and 58% were men (133).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	213
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 4% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at New York University, below the national average of 14%.*

Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at New York University

Of the 8 doctoral applied mathematics degrees awarded at New York University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at New York University, higher than the national average of 15%.*

*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 New York University

This Applied Mathematics program at New York University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Applied Mathematics	230
Financial Mathematics	63

Best-Paid Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Those who complete Applied Mathematics program at New York University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.