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#1 #1 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $52,334
#2 #2 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, and General. The school has six divisions, all with emphasis on science and engineering, which include 24 majors and 6 minors....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,540–1,590 Est. Net Price * $23,397 Median Starting Salary $50,821
#3 #3 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $58,393
#4 #4 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Biopsychology. In fact, Simmons University awards 117 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,575 Median Starting Salary $60,446
#5 #5 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $54,355
#6 #6 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Southwestern University Georgetown, TX Annually, Southwestern University awards about 52 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $30,687 Median Starting Salary $62,661
#7 #7 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $32,964 Median Starting Salary $59,827
#8 #8 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 442 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Est. Net Price * $41,550 Median Starting Salary $56,892
#9 #9 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Engineering, and......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $26,608 Median Starting Salary $59,280
#10 #10 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $61,216
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students...view more	100	9%	81	1,320 - 1,540	$15,166	$52,334
California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General,...view more	94	3%	8	1,540 - 1,590	$23,397	$50,821
Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to...view more	92	51%	76	1,340 - 1,450	$19,575	$58,393
Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered...view more	82	66%	10	1,240 - 1,400	$29,575	$60,446
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481...view more	80	43%	42	1,230 - 1,460	$11,023	$54,355
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX Annually, Southwestern University awards about 52 degrees to those majoring...view more	76	39%	7	1,180 - 1,350	$30,687	$62,661
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	71	11%	14	1,500 - 1,570	$32,964	$59,827
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around...view more	64	66%	14	1,160 - 1,360	$41,550	$56,892
Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own...view more	63	5%	10	1,500 - 1,570	$26,608	$59,280
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those...view more	56	84%	20	1,170 - 1,360	$24,630	$61,216

About Computational Mathematics

A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the theory, architecture, and design of computers, computational techniques, and algorithms. Includes instruction in computer theory, cybernetics, numerical analysis, algorithm development, binary structures, combinatorics, advanced statistics, and related topics.

While Computational Mathematics has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Computational Mathematics all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in California. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Computational Mathematics is $56,100.

Popularity of Computational Mathematics Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Computational Mathematics majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Mathematicians and Data Scientists. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Computational Mathematics can prepare you for are Data Scientists, Natural Sciences Managers and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computational Mathematics majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	2,398	31,844	33,394	5%
Mathematicians	$116,440	38	890	890	0%
Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Clinical Data Managers	$108,020	6,849	65,364	88,313	35%
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Bioinformatics Technicians	$70,620	116	1,586	1,702	7%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computational Mathematics majors.

#1 Data Scientists
#2 Natural Sciences Managers
#3 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
#4 Mathematicians

Student Demographics

Total Students

347

Female Students

123 (35%)

Male Students

224 (64%)

White (116, 33%)

U.S. Nonresident (114, 33%)

Asian (67, 19%)

Hispanic or Latino (23, 7%)

Two or more races (13, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (13, 4%)

Black or African American (1, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

9%

81

1,320–1,540

$15,166

$52,334

#2 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

3%

8

1,540–1,590

$23,397

$50,821

#3 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

51%

76

1,340–1,450

$19,575

$58,393

#4 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

66%

10

1,240–1,400

$29,575

$60,446

#5 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

43%

42

1,230–1,460

$11,023

$54,355

#6 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

39%

7

1,180–1,350

$30,687

$62,661

#7 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

11%

14

1,500–1,570

$32,964

$59,827

#8 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

66%

14

1,160–1,360

$41,550

$56,892

#9 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

5%

10

1,500–1,570

$26,608

$59,280

#10 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

84%

20

1,170–1,360

$24,630

$61,216

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