Applied Mathematics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for Applied Mathematics, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 176 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Applied Mathematics Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Applied Mathematics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 139 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 138 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 139 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 138 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Applied Mathematics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Program-wide, Applied Mathematics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 43% women (76) and 57% men (100).
Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 175 master’s applied mathematics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 43% were women (76) and 57% were men (99).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 169 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 14%.*
Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 1 doctoral applied mathematics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Applied Mathematics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| Financial Mathematics | 171 |
Top-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates
Students who finish Applied Mathematics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.