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Applied Mathematics Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 190 students earned their Applied Math degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Applied Mathematics is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 149
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%
  • White: 20.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 63.2%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 20,200 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a applied math grad in the state is $106,100, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer applied math degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

An average student at Stevens will pay a net price of $37,211. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year.

Applied Mathematics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Mathematicians 38% $111,910
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Actuaries 20% $101,280
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $81,790
Financial Specialists 8% $77,080
Financial Analysts 6% $94,070
Economists 0% $87,590
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Statistics 106
Mathematics 86
Other Statistics 6

View all majors related to Applied Mathematics

View Nationwide Applied Mathematics Report

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