by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Applied Mathematics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Applied Mathematics is a major offered under the mathematics and statistics program of study at Western Washington University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in applied math, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for applied math list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
Here are some of the other rankings for WWU.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $246 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,377 | $24,135 |
| Fees | $1,131 | $1,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $996 | $996 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,518 | $12,518 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,783 | $3,783 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Applied Math students who received their bachelor’s degree at WWU took out an average of $23,145 in student loans. That is 13% higher than the national average of $20,491.
WWU does not offer an online option for its applied math bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in applied math in 2019-2020, 26.7% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 35.6%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in applied math at WWU in 2019-2020, 20.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Applied Mathematics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Applied Mathematics | 15 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to applied mathematics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 42 |
| Statistics | 12 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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