Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

Our students gain training in a broad range of mathematical techniques and problem­-solving strategies, which prepares them for success across a wide range of industries.  

Our undergraduate degree in applied mathematics emphasizes knowledge and awareness in various mathematical areas. Students explore computational methods; probability, statistics, and data science; and how to apply mathematics to engineering and science. 

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of mathematical application to an area of interest 
  • Develop knowledge of problem-formulation, problem-solving, and modeling techniques and strategies central to applications
  • Learn to clearly and concisely communicate analytic arguments in both written and verbal forms

In the top 15 graduate programs in the country in applied mathematics

(U.S. News & World Report, 2021)

Connect with many high-tech companies right here in Boulder, many of which sponsor internships or mentorship programs

Learn from award-winning faculty, including fellows of the Sloan Foundation, Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, American Mathematical Society, American Physical Society, American Statistical Association and Guggenheim

Be successful.

The bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics provides students with many career possibilities.  

 
$88,190

Median salary of mathematicians and statisticians

(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018)

 

Software engineer, software developer and data scientist are common job titles of our applied mathematics graduates

 

Twitter, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Google and Amazon employ our graduates

Academic Plan & Requirements

The bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics requires completion of a minimum of 128 credit hours covering various levels of math, computing experience, science and engineering courses. Applied mathematics majors are required to take 24 credit hours of an associated subject to which they will apply math. These areas of emphasis have included economics, computer science, biology, physics and cartography.

And an additional degree option for applied mathematics students: 

  • Bachelor’s-accelerated master’s: A combined bachelor's (BS) and master's (MS) degree is offered for highly motivated undergraduate students. The BS/MS program allows students to take advanced courses at an accelerated pace, engage in an independent research project and obtain both degrees in five years.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.