Master’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics
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Education Levels of Applied Math Majors
In 2020-2021, 5,862 earned their master's degree in applied math. This makes it the 35th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in applied math is $83,883. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,746 and the high is $89,253.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied math students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied math. About 60.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,534 |
| Women | 2,328 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied math master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 291 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
| White | 1,265 |
| International Students | 3,764 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 213 |
Most Popular Applied Math Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. The applied math program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology awarded 372 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 294 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at UChicago. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 230 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at NYU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The applied math program at University of Connecticut awarded 210 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clark University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 people received their master's degree in applied math from Clark. About 39% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 146 people received their master's degree in applied math from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 16% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 39,500 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at UCSD. About 65% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The applied math program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 130 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. The applied math program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 127 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. 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 122 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The applied math program at Northeastern University awarded 114 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at IU Bloomington. About 27% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at GWU. About 43% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The applied math program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 106 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Stevens. About 30% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The applied math program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 102 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 31% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Tulane. Of these students, 46% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 master's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Brandeis. Of these students, 56% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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. The applied math program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Statistics | 3,901 |
| Mathematics | 2,533 |
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| Other Statistics | 50 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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