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Applied Mathematics BS

An applied mathematics major focusing on problems that can be mathematically analyzed and solved, including models for perfecting global positioning systems, analyzing cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes, or improving digital encryption software.

Program skills

Students have a focus in areas of analysis including calculus, differential equations, real variables, probability, and statistics, with significant coursework in the discrete areas of mathematics including matrix, linear, and abstract algebra. Opportunities for independent study or undergraduate research with faculty are also available.

Software:

Mathematica, MATLAB, Maple, Minitab, LaTeX

Language:

Java

Operating Systems:

 

UNIX, VMS, Mac OS, Windows

Program facilities equipment

Students have access to programming, statistical and simulation languages, graphics software and design tools on a variety of platforms. Symbolic computation and statistical laboratories are also available.

Program job titles

Actuarial Analyst; Data Scientist; Quality Assurance Inspector; Software Engineer; Senior Technician; Forecast Analyst; Systems Operations Engineer

Program significant points

Students focus on problems that can be mathematically analyzed and solved, including models for perfecting global positioning systems, analyzing cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes, or improving digital encryption software.

Research is offered in areas such as computational photonics, mathematical biology, microelectromechanical systems, and network analysis.

Select program hiring partners

Citizens Bank; Great Meadow Federal Credit Union; BPAS Actuarial and Pension Services, LLC; Cisco; Codonics; Epic; Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield; MIAC Analytics; Paychex, Inc.; Raytheon Technologies; Retail Business Services, a proud company of Ahold Delhaize

90%

Outcome Rates for Applied Mathematics BS

Total percentage of graduates who have entered the workforce, enrolled in full-time graduate study, or are pursuing alternative plans (military service, volunteering, etc.).

68.75%

Knowledge Rate

Total percentage of graduates for whom RIT has verifiable data, compared to national average knowledge rate of 41% per NACE.
Outcome % of Students
Employed 80.00%
Full-time Graduate Study 10.00%
Alternative Plans 0%
Outcome % of Students
Employed 80.00%
Full-time Graduate Study 10.00%
Alternative Plans 0%

Experiential Learning

Cooperative Education

What’s different about an RIT education? It’s the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries. 

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Science co-ops include a range of hands-on experiences, from co-ops and internships and work in labs to undergraduate research and clinical experience in health care settings. These opportunities provide the hands-on experience that enables you to apply your scientific, math, and health care knowledge in professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

National Labs Career Events and Recruiting

The Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education offers National Labs and federally-funded Research Centers from all research areas and sponsoring agencies a variety of options to connect with and recruit students. Students connect with employer partners to gather information on their laboratories and explore co-op, internship, research, and full-time opportunities.  These national labs focus on scientific discovery, clean energy development, national security, technology advancements, and more. Recruiting events include our university-wide Fall Career Fair, on-campus and virtual interviews, information sessions, 1:1 networking with lab representatives, and a National Labs Resume Book available to all labs.