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Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University

What traits are you looking for in a applied math school? To help you decide if Northwestern University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's applied math program.

Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students received a bachelor's degree in applied math from Northwestern.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Applied Mathematics section at the bottom of this page.

Northwestern Applied Mathematics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Math
  • Master’s Degree in Applied Math
  • Doctorate Degree in Applied Math

Northwestern Applied Mathematics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks applied math programs across the country. The following shows how Northwestern performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The applied math major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Applied Mathematics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools 12

In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in applied math from Northwestern. This makes it the #71 most popular school for applied math master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in applied math, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Earnings of Northwestern Applied Math Graduates

The median salary of applied math students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $80,781. This is 56% higher than $51,707, which is the national average for all applied math bachelor's degree recipients.

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Applied Math Student Demographics at Northwestern

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied math majors at Northwestern University.

Northwestern Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program

32% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.

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About 56% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in applied math at Northwestern are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in applied math.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 23
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Northwestern Applied Mathematics Master’s Program

50% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in applied math from Northwestern. About 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in applied math.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Northwestern also has a doctoral program available in applied math. In 2021, 7 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That Applied Math Grads May Go Into

A degree in applied math can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Northwestern University.

Occupation Jobs in IL Average Salary in IL
Financial Analysts 14,810 $88,760
Financial Specialists 4,500 $93,200
Mathematical Science Professors 2,480 $66,600
Actuaries 1,950 $110,430
Natural Sciences Managers 1,950 $118,480

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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