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#1 #1 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Est. Net Price * $41,496 Median Starting Salary $53,858
#2 #2 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 321 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,330–1,470 Est. Net Price * $29,785 Median Starting Salary $60,441
#3 #3 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $40,612 Median Starting Salary $68,571
#4 #4 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,643 Median Starting Salary $56,645
#5 #5 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $20,587 Median Starting Salary $56,056
#6 #6 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Each year, Saint Mary's College grants around 47 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $30,389 Median Starting Salary $65,582
#7 #7 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Each year, Saint Michael's College grants around 54 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $30,806 Median Starting Salary $69,845
#8 #8 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Game and Interactive Media Design, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Natural Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,882 Median Starting Salary $56,936
#9 #9 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $54,619
#10 #10 Best College for Computational and Applied Mathematics in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,400 Median Starting Salary $64,639
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University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students...view more	100	10%	70	1,440 - 1,550	$41,496	$53,858
Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 321 degrees to students...view more	97	60%	32	1,330 - 1,470	$29,785	$60,441
Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	95	66%	24	1,180 - 1,360	$40,612	$68,571
Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	73	69%	46	1,310 - 1,440	$14,643	$56,645
Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying...view more	70	8%	9	1,500 - 1,580	$20,587	$56,056
Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Each year, Saint Mary's College grants around 47 degrees to students studying...view more	66	81%	5	1,140 - 1,340	$30,389	$65,582
Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Each year, Saint Michael's College grants around 54 degrees to students...view more	57	92%	3	1,150 - 1,320	$30,806	$69,845
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, the most popular majors...view more	49	82%	2	--	$14,882	$56,936
University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	49	41%	13	1,150 - 1,340	$11,578	$54,619
Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	45	78%	4	1,010 - 1,240	$26,400	$64,639

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About Computational and Applied Mathematics

A program that focuses on the application of a broad range of mathematical and computational methods to modeling, analysis, algorithm development, and simulation for the solution of complex scientific and engineering problems. Includes instruction in numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, operations research, optimization, differential equations, statistics, scientific computation, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.

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

Popularity of Computational and Applied Mathematics Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Computational and Applied Mathematics majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Actuaries and Mathematicians. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics can prepare you for are Data Scientists, Natural Sciences Managers and Actuaries.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computational and Applied 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	2,574	34,174	35,838	5%
Actuaries	$120,000	1,490	19,440	23,911	23%
Mathematicians	$116,440	39	917	917	0%
Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Clinical Data Managers	$108,020	7,062	67,391	91,051	35%
Statisticians Biostatisticians	$104,110	1,316	13,286	17,516	32%
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,020	731	8,888	9,174	3%
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Bioinformatics Technicians	$70,620	119	1,635	1,755	7%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Data Scientists
#2 Natural Sciences Managers
#3 Actuaries
#4 Statisticians
#5 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
#6 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
#7 Mathematicians

Student Demographics

Total Students

272

Female Students

96 (35%)

Male Students

176 (64%)

White (147, 54%)

U.S. Nonresident (35, 13%)

Asian (31, 11%)

Hispanic or Latino (24, 9%)

Black or African American (15, 6%)

Two or more races (10, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (10, 4%)

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

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

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

10%

70

1,440–1,550

$41,496

$53,858

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

60%

32

1,330–1,470

$29,785

$60,441

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

66%

24

1,180–1,360

$40,612

$68,571

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

69%

46

1,310–1,440

$14,643

$56,645

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

8%

9

1,500–1,580

$20,587

$56,056

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

81%

5

1,140–1,340

$30,389

$65,582

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

92%

3

1,150–1,320

$30,806

$69,845

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

82%

2

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$14,882

$56,936

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

41%

13

1,150–1,340

$11,578

$54,619

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

78%

4

1,010–1,240

$26,400

$64,639

About Computational and Applied Mathematics

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

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