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Applied Mathematics at Stony Brook University

Applied Mathematics at Stony Brook University

If you are interested in studying Applied Mathematics, take a look at what Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 390 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University.

Studying Online at Stony Brook University

Online coursework is an option at Stony Brook University. Among 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at Stony Brook University

Rankings can help you compare Stony Brook University’s Applied Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 13
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #10 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #22 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #64 of 138
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #97 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 13
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #10 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #22 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #64 of 138
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #97 of 139

Earnings for Applied Mathematics Graduates from Stony Brook University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Applied Mathematics at Stony Brook University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,450
2 years $41,342
3 years $60,401
4 years $75,438
5 years $89,923

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Applied Mathematics graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $75,438, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Applied Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at Stony Brook University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Applied Mathematics graduates from Stony Brook University comes in at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Applied Mathematics graduates at Stony Brook University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Applied Mathematics graduates at Stony Brook University are 34% women (132) and 66% men (258).

Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 296 bachelor’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 35% were women (105) and 65% were men (191).

Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 17
Black / African American 5
Asian 121
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 81
Unknown 19
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at Stony Brook University

Minority students account for 50% of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 74 master’s applied mathematics graduates at Stony Brook University, 27% were women (20) and 73% were men (54).

Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 11
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 36
Unknown 10
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at Stony Brook University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 14%.*

Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 20 doctoral applied mathematics graduates at Stony Brook University, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).

Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 15
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at Stony Brook University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, lower 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 Stony Brook University

This Applied Mathematics program at Stony Brook University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Applied Mathematics 369
Financial Mathematics 21

Top-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Graduates of the Applied Mathematics program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. 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

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