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Applied Mathematics Schools in Illinois

541 Applied Math students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Applied Mathematics is the 21st most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in Illinois

Applied Math majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 532
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a applied math major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied math majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 11.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 74.9%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 28,530 people employed in jobs related to an applied math degree, compared to 671,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Applied Mathematics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, applied math grads earn an average of $93,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer applied math degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. 80% of the teachers are full time.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 70% of students get financical aid.

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DePaul University

Chicago
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,663 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,956.

Applied Mathematics Careers in IL

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Statisticians 31% $82,830
Mathematicians 29% $104,050
Actuaries 23% $98,810
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Financial Specialists 6% $82,100
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Economists 4% $104,230
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Mathematical Science Professors 2% $57,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to applied math.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Statistics 416
Mathematics 237
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