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Doctor’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics

315 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in applied math is offered at 79 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 50.2% of applied math graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Applied Math Majors

In 2020-2021, 315 doctor's degrees were awarded to applied math majors. This earns it the #66 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied math at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,862
Bachelor’s Degree 4,800
Doctor’s Degree 315
Graduate Certificate 106
Basic Certificate 15
Undergraduate Certificate 9

Earnings of Applied Math Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for applied math majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in applied math. About 70.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 221
Women 94
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The racial-ethnic distribution of applied math doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 16
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 112
International Students 158
Other Races/Ethnicities 9
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There are 79 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The applied math program at Stony Brook University awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
44% Women

North Carolina State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The applied math program at North Carolina State University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

Stanford University

Stanford, California
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from Stanford. Of these students, 27% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
12 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from Wazzu. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#5

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from UC Davis. About 18% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from UW Seattle. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women

Harvard University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Harvard.

#7

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at CU - Boulder. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at U-M. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from Iowa. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#12

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. The applied math program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 14% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Rice University

Houston, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rice University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,279 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from Rice.

#12

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The applied math program at Northwestern University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from UNC Charlotte.

#16

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at Claremont Graduate University.

6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied math majors at CU Anschutz. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in applied math from SMU.

#16

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The applied math program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Case Western Reserve University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied math. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The applied math program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied math that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 1,149
Statistics 456
Other Statistics 30
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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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