The Applied Mathematics major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Mathematics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Mathematics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial and Investment Analysts SOC: 13-2051 Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | 340,580 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-2099 Occupation: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $71,490 | 4,660 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Risk Specialists SOC: 13-2054 Occupation: Financial Risk Specialists | $106,000 | 56,320 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Specialists, All Other SOC: 13-2099 Occupation: Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,190 | 127,450 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1022 Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,350 | 48,820 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,350 | 340,580 |
| 2023 | $99,010 | 325,220 |
| 2022 | $95,080 | 291,370 |
| 2021 | $91,580 | 291,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,490 | 4,660 |
| 2023 | $70,620 | 4,320 |
| 2022 | $71,700 | 3,840 |
| 2021 | $62,460 | 3,970 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,000 | 56,320 |
| 2023 | $106,090 | 55,290 |
| 2022 | $102,120 | 55,800 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | 54,320 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,190 | 127,450 |
| 2023 | $78,310 | 122,730 |
| 2022 | $73,810 | 127,020 |
| 2021 | $73,240 | 123,200 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,350 | 48,820 |
| 2023 | $81,020 | 48,230 |
| 2022 | $77,420 | 46,560 |
| 2021 | $77,580 | 44,140 |
| 2020 | $73,650 | 49,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,440 | 15,880 |
| 2023 | $115,730 | 16,420 |
| 2022 | $113,940 | 16,370 |
| 2021 | $105,630 | 15,640 |
| 2020 | $108,350 | 17,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,770 | 28,340 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 25,470 |
| 2022 | $113,990 | 25,010 |
| 2021 | $105,900 | 23,040 |
| 2020 | $111,030 | 22,480 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,680 | 2,220 |
| 2023 | $116,440 | 2,220 |
| 2022 | $112,110 | 2,070 |
| 2021 | $108,100 | 1,770 |
| 2020 | $110,860 | 2,460 |