College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
www.kent.edu/math


About This Program

The Ph.D. degree in Applied Mathematics is for those interested in becoming professional scholars, college and university teachers or independent workers in private, industrial or government research institutions.

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other

  • 30.9% much faster than the average
  • 33,200 number of jobs
  • $98,230 potential earnings

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

  • 1.3% slower than the average
  • 60,100 number of jobs
  • $73,650 potential earnings

Mathematicians

  • 3.0% about as fast as the average
  • 2,900 number of jobs
  • $110,860 potential earnings

Natural sciences managers

  • 4.8% about as fast as the average
  • 71,400 number of jobs
  • $137,940 potential earnings

Statisticians

  • 34.6% much faster than the average
  • 42,700 number of jobs
  • $92,270 potential earnings

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.