Master’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics
Education Levels of Applied Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,541 people earned their master's degree in applied math. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in applied math is $78,058. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $74,245 to a high of $83,170.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied math. About 62.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,097 |
| Women | 2,444 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied math master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 450 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 250 |
| White | 1,348 |
| International Students | 4,175 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 229 |
Most Popular Applied Math Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied math students seekinga master's degree is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their master's degree in applied math from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Of these students, 54% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their master's degree in applied math from UChicago. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. University of Chicago applied math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,058.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their master's degree in applied math from NYU. About 46% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at New York University make a median salary of 78,058.
The 4th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. 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, 210 people received their master's degree in applied math from UCONN. Of these students, 36% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at University of Connecticut make a median salary of 78,058.
Clark University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in applied math from Clark. Data shows that Clark graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in applied math from Vanderbilt. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 78,058.
The 7th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 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, 141 people received their master's degree in applied math from UCSD. Of these students, 48% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 78,058.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in applied math from UIUC. Of these students, 41% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
The 9th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in applied math from UT Dallas. About 42% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $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, 122 people received their master's degree in applied math from UW Seattle. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 78,058.
Northeastern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in applied math from Northeastern. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in applied math from IU Bloomington. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 78,058.
George Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in applied math from GWU. About 26% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied math. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 106 people received their master's degree in applied math from Ohio State. Of these students, 38% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus applied math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,058.
The 15th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 105 people received their master's degree in applied math from Stevens. About 21% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stevens Institute of Technology applied math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,058.
Washington University in St Louis is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied math. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in applied math from WUSTL. Of these students, 46% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 78,058.
The 17th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in applied math from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 37% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,058.
The 17th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in applied math from Tulane. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Tulane University of Louisiana applied math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,058.
The 19th most popular school in the country for applied math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in applied math from Brandeis. Of these students, 57% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in applied math at Brandeis University make a median salary of 78,058.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in applied math from UC Berkeley. About 31% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley applied math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,058.
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Related Majors
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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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