Computational and Applied Mathematics

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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 Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Pennsylvania. 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Computational and Applied Mathematics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
419
Female Students
178 (42%)
Male Students
241 (57%)
U.S. Nonresident (293, 70%)
White (83, 20%)
Asian (21, 5%)
Hispanic or Latino (13, 3%)
Black or African American (4, 1%)
Two or more races (3, 1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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