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Applied Mathematics

San Jose State University (SJSU)

  • A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics. Find Colleges Offering Applied Mathematics Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

      • Total Employment: 860
      • Average Annual Salary: $174,750
      • Average Hourly Rate: $84.01
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 40,743
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve or direct solutions to problems in various fields by mathematical methods.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 3,033
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 3,342
      • Percent Job Growth: 10.20%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Fluency of Ideas
      • Originality
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Number Facility
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields, such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields.
      Salary and Wages

      San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

      • Total Employment: 240
      • Average Annual Salary: $92,240
      • Average Hourly Rate: $44.35
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 22,416
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 24,324
      • Percent Job Growth: 8.51%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Number Facility
    • Job Description
      Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 1,302
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,405
      • Percent Job Growth: 7.89%
      Important Abilities
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Number Facility
    • Job Description
      Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Applied Mathematics
     Total
    Overall
    All Students8
     
    By Gender
    Male3
    Female5
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien1
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian4
    Hispanic-
    White3
    Unknown-
     
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