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 reported
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
Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Cisco, Codonics, Epic, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Hanscom Air force base (cost estimation), MIAC Analytics, Paychex, Inc., Raytheon Technologies, Retail Business Services, a proud company of Ahold Delhaize, Soleo Communications, Stanley Black & Decker, TEKsystems - Internal Recruiting
50%
Outcome Rates*
70%
Knowledge Rate
Outcome | % of Students |
---|---|
Employed | 50.00% |
Full-time Graduate Study | 0% |
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 Fair
Hosted by RIT’s Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, the National Labs Career Fair is an annual event that brings representatives to campus from the United States’ federally funded research and development labs. These national labs focus on scientific discovery, clean energy development, national security, technology advancements, and more. Students are invited to attend the career fair to network with lab professionals, learn about opportunities, and interview for co-ops, internships, research positions, and full-time employment.