About Applied Mathematics in New Jersey Institute of Technology

Applied Mathematics involves the study of formulation, analysis and application of quantitative mathematical models that find use in science, engineering, business, computer science and industry. Applied Mathematics students encounter the vital processes of applied research and the latest innovations in the mathematical sciences.

Applied Mathematics majors combine innovative mathematical reasoning with specialized knowledge. Majors are highly competitive applicants for doctoral programs in the mathematical sciences or a related field, but are also well prepared for careers in industry, commerce and education. Through specialized study in Applied Mathematics, graduates are poised to find creative solutions to modern scientific, technological and industrial problems.

Degrees Offered

• B.S. Mathematical Sciences
• M.S. Applied Mathematics
• Ph.D. Mathematical Sciences

Where do Applied Mathematics majors work?

Common Job Titles

• Mathematician
• Senior Software Engineer
• Operations Manager
• Senior Systems Analyst

Top Employers

• Gaming Laboratories Int'l.
• PSE&G
• Bank of America
• S&P Global

All first-year students who apply to NJIT must submit an official high school transcript in English. When evaluating your application for undergraduate admission, we are interested in understanding how you challenged yourself relative to the curriculum that was available at your school and the trends in your performance—especially your grades in math, science and English.

Your completed coursework should include English Composition, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Physics. We also consider the GPA (Grade Point Average) that is indicated on your high school transcript. We generally look for students in the top 25% of their class. For schools that don't use a ranking system, we consider a 3.0 GPA or higher to be the equivalent.

English Language Requirements

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo or is required of all applicants whose first language is not English - both on the undergraduate and graduate levels. The minimum score required is 79 for the internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, 550 for the paper TOEFL exam, 6.0 for the IELTS exam, 100 for the Duolingo exam (undergraduate applicants) or 120 for the Duolingo exam (graduate applicants).

New Jersey Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is the average cost incurred by the student to attend one academic year. For each academic year, New Jersey Institute of Technology's cost of attendance for both undergraduate and graduate programs is set by the Student Financial Aid Service depending on the program, housing and residency selection and year in school. You should also check out the estimated budget to study in USA to plan your education abroad.

The cost of attendance for NJIT is tabulated below: