Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics
Education Levels of Applied Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,621 people earned their bachelor's degree in applied math. This makes it the 82nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied math at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,541 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,621 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 340 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
| Basic Certificate | 29 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Applied Math Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in applied math is $60,930. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,037 and the high is $71,670.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in applied math is $41,629. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,629 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,908.
The median monthly payment of a applied math graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $495.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in applied math. About 63.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,911 |
| Women | 1,710 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied math bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 917 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 398 |
| White | 1,641 |
| International Students | 1,256 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 304 |
Most Popular Applied Math Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in applied math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Stony Brook University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 60,930.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied math. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UCLA. About 42% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 60,930.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 275 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UC Berkeley. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
The 4th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 60,930.
The 5th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UCSB. About 40% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 60,930.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from USC. About 36% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
University of California - San Diego is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UCSD. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. University of California - San Diego applied math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,930.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from Brown. About 29% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brown University applied math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,930.
The 10th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from Texas A&M College Station. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
The 11th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UCONN. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UW Seattle. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. University of Washington - Seattle Campus applied math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,930.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from Harvard. About 41% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
The 14th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from San Jose State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at San Jose State University make a median salary of 60,930.
University of California - Davis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from UC Davis. Of these students, 39% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from Ohio State. Of these students, 37% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 60,930.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied math. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 22% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 60,930.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from BYU. Of these students, 24% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,930.
The 19th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from Stevens. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at Stevens Institute of Technology make a median salary of 60,930.
The 20th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in applied math from Columbia. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in applied math at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 60,930.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied math that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Mathematics | 19,286 |
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| Other Statistics | 542 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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