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Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

696 students earned Applied Math degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Applied Mathematics is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in Pennsylvania

Applied Math majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 557
Bachelor’s Degree 128
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a applied math major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied math majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 23.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 67.2%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 28,930 people employed in jobs related to an applied math degree, compared to 671,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Applied Mathematics Jobs in Pennsylvania

Applied Math grads earn an average of $87,630 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer applied math degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

372 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 45% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,880 after earning their degree at this institution.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. 83% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,058. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $87,824 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,775.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,758 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,927. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of the teachers are full time.

Applied Mathematics Careers in PA

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $77,310
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Actuaries 22% $103,870
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Financial Specialists 9% $71,240
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
Economists 3% $84,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to applied math.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Mathematics 1,302
Statistics 722
Other Statistics 57
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