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#1

#1 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The school has six divisions, all with emphasis on science and engineering, which include 24 majors and 6 minors....view more

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Median Starting Salary

$50,821
#2

#2 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 293 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$57,535
#3

#3 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Annually, Morgan State University grants around 98 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

850–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$58,108
#4

#4 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 660 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$53,414
#5

#5 Best College for Computational Mathematics in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 341 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,120–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$58,168
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About Computational Mathematics

A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the theory, architecture, and design of computers, computational techniques, and algorithms. Includes instruction in computer theory, cybernetics, numerical analysis, algorithm development, binary structures, combinatorics, advanced statistics, and related topics.

While Computational Mathematics has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Computational Mathematics all around the US, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level sees the most graduates in California. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Computational Mathematics is $56,100.

Popularity of Computational Mathematics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Computational Mathematics majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Mathematicians and Data Scientists. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Computational Mathematics can prepare you for are Data Scientists, Natural Sciences Managers and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computational Mathematics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computational Mathematics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
15
Female Students
2 (13%)
Male Students
13 (86%)

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