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Major Overview for Applied Mathematics

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Overview for Applied Mathematics

A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.

Careers for Applied Mathematics Majors

A major in Applied Mathematics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Applied Mathematics

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Applied Mathematics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
82
(1.2%)
Most Selective$22,247
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
79
(2.7%)
Highly Selective$15,394
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
43
(2.4%)
Most Selective$46,620
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
37
(0.5%)
Most Selective$21,100
Columbia University
New York, NY
32
(1.6%)
Most Selective$48,160
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
26
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
25
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$15,133
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
25
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$15,568
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
24
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$17,422
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
24
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$13,417
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.