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Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University

Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Applied Mathematics, take a look at what Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University

Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at Northwestern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Applied Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 16
Best Value Illinois #6 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 139
Best Value Nationwide #93 of 138

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 16
Best Value Illinois #6 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 139
Best Value Nationwide #93 of 138

Earnings for Applied Mathematics Graduates from Northwestern University

Students who complete Northwestern University’s Applied Mathematics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $80,781

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Applied Mathematics graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Applied Mathematics graduates at Northwestern University are 39% women (28) and 61% men (43).

Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 54 bachelor’s applied mathematics graduates at Northwestern University, 44% were women (24) and 56% were men (30).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Applied Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 17
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 8
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 35% of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 36%.*

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 10 master’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Applied Mathematics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 10% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, lower than the national average of 14%.*

Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at Northwestern University

Of the 7 doctoral applied mathematics degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Applied Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at Northwestern University

*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 Northwestern University

This Applied Mathematics program at Northwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Applied Mathematics 28
Computational & Applied Mathematics 43

Top-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Graduates of the Applied Mathematics program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Applied Mathematics majors, 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

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