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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 9 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Applied Mathematics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA
 11
(4.9%)
Less Selective$21,342 
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
 11
(1.3%)
Less Selective$19,740 
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
 6
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,370 
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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA
 2
(1.0%)
Less Selective$21,282 
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
 4
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$30,650 
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA
 2
(0.5%)
Less Selective$20,400 
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
 2
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$12,552 
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
 5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$23,290 
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA
 1
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$13,396 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.