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Applied Mathematics in Texas

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Applied Mathematics Schools in Texas

638 Applied Math students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Applied Mathematics is the 88th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 392
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 50,970 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 Texas

A typical salary for a applied math grad in the state is $84,940, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

In their early career, SMU grads earn an average salary of $60,398. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,721.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,887. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,585 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UST. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Rice University

Houston
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,076. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#9

Trinity University

San Antonio
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,677 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $54,189 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,953.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Applied Mathematics Careers in TX

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,650
Mathematicians 33% $0
Actuaries 32% $93,670
Economists 19% $99,740
Financial Specialists 18% $62,900
Financial Analysts 18% $83,060
Mathematical Technicians 17% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Mathematical Science Occupations 16% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 15% $74,870
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mathematics 2,154
Statistics 549
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