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Applied Mathematics at Vanderbilt University

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

Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 146 applied mathematics degrees were granted at Vanderbilt University.

Online & Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University

Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at Vanderbilt University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 1
Best Value	Tennessee	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 23
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#31 of 139
Best Value	Nationwide	#59 of 138

Earnings for Applied Mathematics Graduates from Vanderbilt University

Students who complete Vanderbilt 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
1 year	$89,253

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Applied Mathematics graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Applied Mathematics graduates at Vanderbilt University are 23% women (33) and 77% men (113).

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University

Of the 146 master’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 23% were women (33) and 77% were men (113).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	82
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	4
Asian	8
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	32
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 21% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above 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 Vanderbilt University

This Applied Mathematics program at Vanderbilt University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Financial Mathematics	146

Best-Paid Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Applied Mathematics program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. Below 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.