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Applied Mathematics at University of Houston

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

University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at University of Houston.

Studying Online at University of Houston

Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at University of Houston

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Applied Mathematics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#4 of 13
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 15
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 138
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 139

Earnings for Applied Mathematics Graduates from University of Houston

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,343

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Applied Mathematics graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Applied Mathematics graduates at University of Houston are 39% women (16) and 61% men (25).

Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Of the 5 bachelor’s applied mathematics graduates at University of Houston, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2

Minority students account for 80% of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 36%.*

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at University of Houston

Of the 36 master’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at University of Houston, 31% were women (11) and 69% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	10
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*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 University of Houston

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Applied Mathematics	3
Financial Mathematics	33
Mathematical Biology	5

Best-Paid Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Graduates of the Applied Mathematics program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.