by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 18 U.S. colleges awarded 223 degrees and certificates in Other Applied Mathematics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 94% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Applied Mathematics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $69,764 one year after completing, rising to $103,881 after four years.
A major in Other Applied Mathematics explores Applied Mathematics, Other. Any Instructional Program In Applied Mathematics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other applied mathematics draws strong interest, with 223 degrees awarded annually. 18 colleges award other applied mathematics degrees, an average of 12 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 108.
By level, the 223 awards include 210 bachelor’s degrees, 3 master’s degrees and 10 doctorates.
Women earned 39% of other applied mathematics degrees and certificates in the latest year (87 of 223). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (60) and Asian (49), and international students earned 75.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Applied Mathematics Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other applied mathematics schools within 3 states. In all, 18 colleges offer other applied mathematics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Applied Mathematics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other applied mathematics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 210 of the 223 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other applied mathematics call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an other applied mathematics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 210 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 10 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other applied mathematics, at 57.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 57.4% |
| Master’s degree | 21.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 5.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.5% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Applied Mathematics, with an average median salary of $105,655; the strongest outlook belongs to Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Research Scientist, Research Analyst and Clinical Data Coordinator.
The occupation related to other applied mathematics with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 434,408 | -2.4% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 358,631 | -0.2% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Mathematicians | 109,873 | 8.5% |
Other Applied Mathematics graduates earn a median $69,764 one year after completing their program, $103,881 after four years and $100,060 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $103,881 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other applied mathematics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
Other Applied Mathematics has 5 similar majors in the Mathematics & Statistics field, which together award 11,389 degrees a year; the largest are Financial Mathematics (5,730), Applied Mathematics, General (4,370) and Computational and Applied Mathematics (853). Browse all Mathematics & Statistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 5,730 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,370 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 853 |
| Computational Mathematics | 421 |
| Mathematical Biology | 15 |
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