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Applied Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts

742 students earned Applied Math degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Applied Mathematics is the 19th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 731
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 6.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 89.8%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 32,000 people in the state and 671,020 people in the nation working in applied math jobs.

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Wages for Applied Mathematics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a applied math grad in the state is $105,540, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer applied math degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Clark University

Worcester
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Clark. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,331 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $27,233.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,141 a year.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,407. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students get financical aid. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,514 a year. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#8

Babson College

Wellesley
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,340 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,092. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,443 after earning their degree at this institution. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872.

Applied Mathematics Careers in MA

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Statisticians 36% $101,020
Actuaries 18% $100,970
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $75,910
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Financial Specialists 7% $81,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mathematics 156
Statistics 105

View all majors related to Applied Mathematics

View Nationwide Applied Mathematics Report

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