Applied Mathematics

Our program is designed with the career-focused mathematician in mind and takes advantage of today’s high demand for applied mathematicians. Courses are developed and taught by professionals with expertise in state-of-the-art mathematical and computational practices who provide on-trend, real-world knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly advancing applied math field.

To support your professional goals, our program offers:

• A data science concentration: Gain solid knowledge of mathematical modeling, probability, statistics, machine learning, data analysis, and programming skills through experiential learning and co-op experiences. Some courses are conducted in collaboration with computer science and engineering departments.
• Elective options: Choose advanced coursework around a specific area of interest, pursue personalized training in applied mathematics, or strengthen your future application to PhD programs.
• An optional co-op: Gain industry experience working in one of many applied math careers during the course of your studies.
• Evening classes: Courses meet in the evenings to accommodate your busy schedule.
• Small course sizes: Small, in-person classes provide tremendous opportunities to communicate and network with our renowned faculty and peers.
• A tailored curriculum: You can take up to two courses outside the mathematics department, providing the flexibility to create a curriculum tailored to your career interests.
• Weekly seminars: The Department of Mathematics is an active research department with weekly seminars in applied and pure mathematics. We bring in speakers from outside the discipline and the university to speak on cutting-edge mathematics and applications.
• Real-world experience: Some courses include in-class projects solving real-world challenges for industry clients.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. The average annual wage for data scientists is $103,500 as of September 2023.

A selection of jobs obtained by our students:

• Amazon-Machine learning engineer/data scientist
• Google-Software engineer
• Merrill Lynch-Associate, predictive analytics
• Omni Claim Solutions-Associate data scientist
• Wayfair-Analyst
• Vi3-Support specialist/data analyst
• Glenmede Investment Management-Quantitative equipment-research analyst
• Health Data Analytics Institute-Data analyst
• Huawei-Algorithm engineer
• Spirit Airlines-Senior analyst, guest insight
• Nestlé-Data scientist

Several students have also gone on to PhD programs in applied mathematics at the University of Chicago, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, and Northeastern University, as well as a PhD program in geophysics at the University of Hawaii.

Through our top-ranked co-op program, you will gain real-world experience and build mathematical skills and expertise that complement the academic curriculum. Students have completed their co-ops with partners such as Fidelity Investments, MathWorks, Surface Oncology, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.

Our co-op team is dedicated to helping develop each student’s career direction and job opportunities. The team can help students with improving interview skills, resumé review, and understanding the job expectations for a co-op employee in the industry. Your co-op can form the cornerstone of a competitive resumé while helping you identify what kind of career in applied mathematics will fit you best.

Learn more about applying to the College of Science and our admissions deadlines.

• Online application

• Application fee

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• Personal statement

• Resumé

• Two letters of recommendation

• GPA 3.0 or higher

• GRE not required

• English language proficiency:

  • Degree earned or in progress at a U.S./Canadian institution

  • Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction

  • Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for two years from the test date.

Learn more about applying to the College of Science.