Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Applied Mathematics is offered at 338 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Applied Mathematics.
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Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,002 students earned theirApplied Mathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,560 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,088 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 349 |
Earnings of Applied Mathematics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Applied Mathematics of $85,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $85,594 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Applied Mathematics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Applied Mathematics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Stony Brook University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 390 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 269 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 266 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 232 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 200 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 179 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 169 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 157 doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Applied Mathematics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 5,335 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,209 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 824 |
| Computational Mathematics | 397 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 221 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Mathematics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25,518 |
| Statistics | 9,603 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 575 |
| Applied Statistics | 572 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | — |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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