College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
www.kent.edu/math


About This Program

The Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics is primarily a terminal, pre-professional degree comprising coursework beyond the bachelor's degree emphasizing areas relevant to applications in the sciences and including the engineering, biological, financial and physical sciences. Students are required to write and defend a thesis in an area agreed upon with a faculty advisor.

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

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.