Ohio · Applied Mathematics

Best colleges for Applied Mathematics in Ohio

Ranked by graduate earnings

Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati and Kent State University at Kent award the most Applied Mathematics degrees and certificates in Ohio: 159, 59 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Ohio colleges offer Applied Mathematics and award 275 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Applied Mathematics program focuses on the practical application of mathematical methods across various fields, including physics, engineering, finance, and biology. This program is ideal for students who are interested in solving…

Institutions
12
offering CIP 27.03
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
275
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$82,523
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,104
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Ohio State University
Columbus Public · Bachelor's degree
$82,52315988%—$14,929

Colleges awarding the most Applied Mathematics degrees in Ohio

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Ohio State University
Columbus Public
159$82,523
2University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public
59Not reported
3Kent State University at Kent
Kent Public
19Not reported
4Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
5University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
8Not reported
6Baldwin Wallace University
Berea Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
7University of Dayton
Dayton Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
8Wittenberg University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
9Cleveland State University
Cleveland Public
1Not reported
10Denison University
Granville Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 2 Ohio colleges offering Applied Mathematics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management (Graduate only)Wright-Patterson AFBPublic4
Wright State UniversityDaytonPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Applied Mathematics programs in Ohio.

Which Ohio colleges award the most Applied Mathematics degrees?+

Ohio State University (159 graduates a year), University of Cincinnati (59 graduates a year) and Kent State University at Kent (19 graduates a year) award the most Applied Mathematics degrees and certificates in Ohio, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Ohio colleges offer Applied Mathematics.

Which Applied Mathematics program in Ohio has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Ohio State University tops the list at $82,523. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Applied Mathematics program?+

The Applied Mathematics program focuses on the practical application of mathematical methods across various fields, including physics, engineering, finance, and biology. This program is ideal for students who are interested in solving…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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