Applied Mathematics Master’s Degrees
There are 338 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Applied Mathematics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 63.6% of Applied Mathematics graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,002 people earned theirApplied 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 | 4,560 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 6,088 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 349 |
Earnings of Applied Mathematics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Applied Mathematics of $85,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 65.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,902 |
| Women | 2,042 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,242 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 360 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 253 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 119 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 3,779 | 63.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 63.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Applied Mathematics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 390 people received their master'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 292 master'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-Berkeley is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 287 master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 273 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 269 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 266 master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 236 master'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.
Brown University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 232 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master'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.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 159 master'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.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master'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.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master'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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master'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 Majors to Study
| 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 |
Explore Applied Mathematics by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Mathematics that also offer master’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.
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.