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Doctor’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics

315 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 79 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in applied math. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 13 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 50.2% of applied math graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Applied Math Majors

In 2020-2021, 315 earned their doctor's degree in applied math. This makes it the 66th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied math at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,862
Doctor’s Degree 315
Graduate Certificate 106

Earnings of Applied Math Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied math majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied math students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in applied math. About 70.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 221
Women 94
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The racial-ethnic distribution of applied math doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 16
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 112
International Students 158
Other Races/Ethnicities 9
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There are 79 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for applied math students seekinga doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 27% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
44% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at NC State.

#3

Stanford University

Stanford, California
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The applied math program at Stanford University awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#4

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
12 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The applied math program at Washington State University awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The applied math program at University of California - Davis awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The applied math program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from Harvard.

#7

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from CU - Boulder. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from U-M. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The applied math program at University of Iowa awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from ASU - Tempe. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Tennessee State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Middle Tennessee State University. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#12

Rice University

Houston, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rice University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,279 per year. The applied math program at Rice University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Northwestern. Of these students, 29% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. The applied math program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Claremont Graduate University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from Claremont Graduate University.

6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from CU Anschutz. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Southern Methodist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The applied math program at Southern Methodist University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at UC Berkeley. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Case Western.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied math that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 1,149
Statistics 456
Other Statistics 30
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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