Applied Mathematics Degrees (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Applied Mathematics maps to BLS occupations averaging about $157,447, with roughly 85,320 workers nationwide in those roles. About 11,002 degrees completed in recent IPEDS counts; median program completion runs near 64%.
Key Statistics
Applied Mathematics: what the data shows
Common questions about applied mathematics degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.
What is a applied mathematics degree?
A Applied Mathematics program is classified under NCES CIP 00.2703 in the 00.0027 field family (00.27).
IPEDS counted 11,002 completions for this CIP in the survey year in our extract.
Types of applied mathematics degrees and related programs
Other NCES program codes in the 00.27 family with pages on EDsmart Data:
- Applied Statistics (CIP 00.2706)
- Statistics (CIP 00.2705)
How long does it take to get a applied mathematics degree?
Award levels reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.2703 in our file:
- 3 Bachelor's (60.0% of IPEDS total)—typically four years
- 2 Master's (40.0% of IPEDS total)—one to two years beyond a bachelor's
Time to completion depends on enrollment intensity and transfer credits; figures above describe credential type, not calendar time for every student.
What do you learn in applied mathematics?
O*NET skill ratings for occupations mapped to this major emphasize Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and related competencies. See the Skills section for the full list in our extract.
What degree do you need?
For Sound Engineering Technicians (top mapped occupation), O*NET incumbent surveys in our career profile report these education credentials most often: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%). Bachelor's awards account for a majority of IPEDS completions for CIP 00.2703, but occupation data show multiple pathways.
O*NET education distributions describe incumbent workers, not minimum legal or employer requirements.
What jobs can you get with a applied mathematics degree?
Our degree→occupation mapping links Applied Mathematics to the BLS roles below. Employment is U.S. OEWS; median wage is national May 2024 where published in our extract.
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 13,050 | $66,430 |
| Civil Engineers | 355,410 | $99,590 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 84,930 | $80,060 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 23,220 | $109,660 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 99,300 | $226,600 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 6,770 | $101,020 |
See Careers & Jobs for mean wages and industry context.
Is a applied mathematics degree worth it?
Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $10,724 and median net price is $19,497.
We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.
Institutions
Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Applied Mathematics and the types of students that study this field.
Tuition Costs for Common Institutions
$10,724 Median In-State Public
$46,212 Median Out of State Private
Tuition costs for Applied Mathematics majors are, on average, $10,724 for in-state public colleges, and $46,212 for out of state private colleges.
Tuition costs comparison for Applied Mathematics programs.
Degrees Awarded Over Time
11,002 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023
This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Applied Mathematics from 2015 to 2023.
Historical trend of degrees awarded in Applied Mathematics.
Top 5 Schools by Enrollment
| # | School | State | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | 64,398 |
| 2 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | 59,099 |
| 3 | University of Central Florida | FL | 59,095 |
| 4 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | 49,000 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | 44,617 |
Schools with the largest enrollment offering Applied Mathematics programs.
Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition
| # | School | State | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorpark College | CA | $1,416 |
| 2 | Atlanta Metropolitan State College | GA | $3,105 |
| 3 | Western Carolina University | NC | $4,532 |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic University | FL | $4,879 |
| 5 | Florida Polytechnic University | FL | $4,940 |
Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Applied Mathematics programs.
Top 5 Lowest Net Price
| # | School | State | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorpark College | CA | $742 |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College | NY | $2,943 |
| 3 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | NY | $2,978 |
| 4 | CUNY City College | NY | $3,486 |
| 5 | Berea College | KY | $4,483 |
Schools with the lowest average net price for Applied Mathematics programs.
Graduation Rates
64.19% Median Graduation Rate (150% of normal time)
63.81% Average Graduation Rate
118 Institutions Reporting
50.91% - 77.58% Interquartile Range
Graduation/completion rates for Applied Mathematics programs across institutions.
Related specializations
Other NCES program codes in the 00.27 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.
- Applied Statistics CIP 00.2706
- Statistics CIP 00.2705
Degree Levels (IPEDS)
Completions reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.2703 in the survey year used in our extract (5 total across levels below).
- 3 Bachelor's (60.0% of IPEDS total)
- 2 Master's (40.0% of IPEDS total)
Source: IPEDS Completions (c2024_a), summed by award level for this CIP.
Careers & Jobs
Occupations linked to this major in our degree→career mapping, with wages and employment from processed BLS career profiles in this repo.
Across these BLS occupations, employment-weighted mean pay is about $157,447. Figures are national OEWS estimates for the occupation—not earnings of Applied Mathematics graduates alone.
Related occupations (BLS OEWS)
| Occupation | Mean annual wage | U.S. employment |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $93,648 | 13,050 |
| Civil Engineers | $125,367 | 355,410 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $110,339 | 84,930 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $127,278 | 23,220 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $329,274 | 99,300 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,731 | 6,770 |
Open each occupation for full career profile charts and industry breakdowns on EDsmart Data.
Employment
Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.
Yearly Income for Common Jobs
$145,455 Average Wage in Workforce
The average salary for Applied Mathematics majors is $145,455.
Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Applied Mathematics majors.
Occupations by Share
85,320 2023 Workforce
The number of Applied Mathematics graduates in the workforce has been growing.
Various jobs filled by those with a major in Applied Mathematics by share of the total number of graduates.
Diversity
Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Applied Mathematics in the United States.
Workforce Age
N/A Average Age in 2023
This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Applied Mathematics.
Age distribution for Applied Mathematics degree holders in the workforce.
Gender Distribution
Gender distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Gender distribution of Applied Mathematics degree recipients.
Race and Ethnicity Distribution
Race and ethnicity distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Racial and ethnic distribution of Applied Mathematics degree recipients.
Degrees Awarded
The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Applied Mathematics are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.
Distribution of degree types awarded in Applied Mathematics.
Skills
Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Applied Mathematics field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Required Skills
Applied Mathematics majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.
Rating of how necessary various skills are for Applied Mathematics majors.
Skills Bar Chart
This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.
Skill importance ratings for Applied Mathematics majors.
About
Applied Mathematics
In 2023, 11,002 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Applied Mathematics.
CIP Code
00.2703 - Applied Mathematics
What the data shows
Mapped BLS occupations show employment-weighted mean pay of about $157,447. The largest mapped role by headcount is Sound Engineering Technicians (13,050 U.S. jobs in OEWS).
Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $10,724 in-state at public colleges and $46,212 at private institutions for programs in this field.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.