Applied Mathematics Degrees

Detailed profiles of schools for Applied Mathematics from the EdRef college search portal.

Applied Mathematics programs are designed to prepare students for careers in business or industry. They receive training in scientific computing, physics, engineering, and project management. Graduates may find employment with small companies or large, international corporations. The main areas of study are numerical methods, analytical methods, and statistics. They learn to use practical mathematical tools that are commonly used by scientists and engineers. Students have the option to take many specialized courses that correspond to their specific area of interest. Many programs emphasize a group project during the latter portion of the program in which students get the opportunity to tackle a real-world technical problem and find methods to solve it.

A typical applied mathematics program matriculates students from a wide range of backgrounds. They may take courses in mathematics and minor in an area where mathematics is commonly applied, like biology, physics, economics, or engineering. The sequence of mathematics courses includes an analysis sequence, as well as courses in differential equations, numerical treatment, algebra, and topology.