Applied Mathematics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Applied Mathematics is offered at 338 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Applied Mathematics.
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Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,002 degrees were awarded toApplied 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 (this page) | 6,088 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 349 |
Earnings of Applied Mathematics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Applied Mathematics of $85,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Applied Mathematics students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Applied Mathematics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 390 master'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 Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their master'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-Berkeley is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 269 master'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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 266 master'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.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their master'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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to 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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 206 master'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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master'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-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 176 master'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.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 169 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 159 master'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.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. This school awarded 154 master's degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Applied Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master'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.
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 master’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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