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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 12 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Applied Mathematics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
 83
(2.6%)
Highly Selective$12,070 
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
 10
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$11,635 
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
 32
(1.8%)
Most Selective$39,326 
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
 26
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$28,035 
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
 6
(1.1%)
Less Selective$8,979 
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
 10
(0.8%)
Highly Selective$37,870 
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome
Utica, NY
 3
(0.7%)
Highly Selective$11,693 
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Barnard College
New York, NY
 3
(0.5%)
Most Selective$37,538 
CUNY City College
New York, NY
 6
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$8,969 
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
 4
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$25,596 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.