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Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

11 Bachelor's Degrees
75 Master's Degrees
#4 Overall Quality
The Applied Mathematics major is part of the mathematics & statistics program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with applied math programs.

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Applied Mathematics Degrees Available at MIT

MIT Applied Math Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for applied math majors, MIT came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Applied Mathematics Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools 3
Best Applied Mathematics Schools 4
Best Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4

Popularity of Applied Math at MIT

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in applied mathematics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in applied math from MIT. This makes it the #25 most popular school for applied math master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Applied Math from MIT Cost?

$60,156 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

MIT Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MIT was $2,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $59,750 $59,750
Fees $406 $406
Books and Supplies $880 $880
On Campus Room and Board $19,390 $19,390
On Campus Other Expenses $2,304 $2,304

Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.

MIT Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 11 applied math students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MIT, about 64% were men and 36% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in applied math.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does MIT Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Applied Math?

Online degrees for the MIT applied math bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.

MIT Applied Mathematics Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 133 applied math majors earned their master's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in applied math.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 120
Other Races 0

Applied Math Student Diversity at MIT

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied math majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Majors Similar to Applied Math

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 145

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