About This Program
The Master of Arts degree in Applied Mathematics is emphasizes areas relevant to mathematical applications in the sciences, including engineering, biological, financial and physical sciences. There is no thesis requirement or option. Students in the Ph.D. degree in Applied Mathematics can apply for this M.A. degree after completing the requisite number of credit hours.
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other
- 30.9%much faster than the average
- 33,200number of jobs
- $98,230potential earnings
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary
- 1.3%slower than the average
- 60,100number of jobs
- $73,650potential earnings
Mathematicians
- 3.0%about as fast as the average
- 2,900number of jobs
- $110,860potential earnings
Natural sciences managers
- 4.8%about as fast as the average
- 71,400number of jobs
- $137,940potential earnings
Statisticians
- 34.6%much faster than the average
- 42,700number of jobs
- $92,270potential earnings
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit thegraduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit theinternational admission website.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé or vita
- Goal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 74 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 50 PTE score
- Minimum 100 Duolingo English Test score
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Application deadline: March 1
- Spring Semester
- Application deadline: October 1
- Summer Term
- Application deadline: March 1
Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
13-14 |
|
|
PROBABILITY I
and PROBABILITY II |
|
|
|
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS I
and MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS II |
|
|
|
METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS I
and METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS II |
|
|
|
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I
and NUMERICAL ANALYSIS II |
|
| 2 |
12 |
| 3 |
6 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: |
32 |
Graduation Requirements
Degree candidates must pass the departmental qualifying examination at the master’s level in numerical analysis, probability or statistics, in addition to one additional area chosen from among the areas listed for master’s degree programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions.
- 原因在数学参数approp水平riate to the discipline, including posing problems precisely, articulating assumptions and reasoning logically to conclusions.
- Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable.
- Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing.
- Teach university-level mathematics effectively.
- Obtain depth in some subdiscipline of applied mathematics.
