Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 338 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 23.0% of Applied Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,002 degrees were awarded toApplied Mathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4,560 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,088 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 349 |
Earnings of Applied Mathematics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics of $85,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $85,594 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 64.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,920 |
| Women | 1,640 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,700 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 935 | 20.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 413 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 182 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 150 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 1,048 | 23.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 23.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Applied Mathematics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Stony Brook University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 390 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 301 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 287 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 266 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 232 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 206 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 176 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 169 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 157 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Applied Mathematics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 5,335 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,209 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 824 |
| Computational Mathematics | 397 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 221 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Mathematics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25,518 |
| Statistics | 9,603 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 575 |
| Applied Statistics | 572 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.