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Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

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

An Applied Mathematics major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 557
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 16.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 76.4%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in Pennsylvania

28,930 people in the state and 671,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to applied math.

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Wages for Applied Mathematics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a applied math grad in the state is $87,630, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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

372 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $34,384. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,832 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,673 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $19,927. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,117. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

In their early career, IUP grads earn an average salary of $39,634. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $21,484. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

Applied Mathematics Careers in PA

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $77,310
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Actuaries 22% $103,870
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Financial Specialists 9% $71,240
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
Economists 3% $84,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Statistics 320
Mathematics 133
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