Program Overview

Develop analytical skills that help you explain the world. Our program gives you the tools necessary to excel in our competitive technological society. Prepare for a successful career as a problem-solver in nearly any industry you'd like.

Why This Program & What You'll Learn
Whether you plan to pursue a career as a mathematician or want to bring your in-demand skills to another role, a math degree from CMU will help you stand out in the job market.

Here, you’ll work closely with award-winning faculty committed to mentorship. You'll apply the equations and theories you've learned to your own research. You could even get published—our undergraduate work has appeared in prestigious journals such as the International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics.

You’ll join a close-knit community of analytical thinkers and problem solvers. And you’ll graduate with the tools you need to fully participate in a technological society and a competitive world.

Applied mathematics

As artificial intelligence becomes more popular, an applied mathematics degree gives you a solid foundation in theoretical concepts and computational techniques, empowering you to solve complex real-world challenges. A degree in this field not only opens doors to successful careers in science, engineering and technology but also lays the groundwork for advanced studies in many areas.

As student earning an applied mathematics degree, you’ll harness your passion for numbers and equations to make an impact on pressing real-life problems.

Our applied mathematics degree focuses on computational and analytical skills such as numerical analysis, differential equations and optimization practices. You'll dig deep into mathematical reasoning, study advanced calculus and explore linear algebra and matrix theory.

You’ll learn from faculty who regularly publish their work in high-impact journals. They also win grants to support their research from the National Science Foundation, the Simons Foundation and other organizations.

You’ll join a close-knit community of analytical thinkers and problem solvers. And you’ll graduate with the tools you need to fully participate in a technological society and a competitive world.