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Applied Mathematics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Applied Mathematics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Every applied mathematics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the applied math program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute stacks up to those at other schools.

WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 6,920.

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.

WPI Applied Mathematics Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Applied Math

WPI Applied Mathematics 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.

Applied Math Student Demographics at WPI

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied math majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

WPI Applied Mathematics Master’s Program

62% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 13 students who graduated with a master’s in applied math from WPI in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 1
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

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 MA, the home state for Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Financial Analysts 13,400 $105,540
Biological Scientists 4,470 $84,790
Natural Sciences Managers 4,040 $183,490
Statisticians 3,090 $108,670
Financial Specialists 2,890 $88,370

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*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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