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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.

Colleges Offering a Major in Applied Mathematics

Top 10 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Applied Mathematics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
 8
(3.8%)
Most Selective$33,324 
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
 95
(1.4%)
Most Selective$22,021 
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
 3
(0.7%)
Less Selective$23,202 
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University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
 47
(0.7%)
Most Selective$20,021 
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
 18
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$28,673 
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
 4
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$33,901 
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
 9
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$20,021 
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University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
 1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$30,880 
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
 6
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$14,162 
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
 5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,932 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.