ProgramCIP 27.0304
Computational and Applied Mathematics
A program that focuses on the application of a broad range of mathematical and computational methods to modeling, analysis, algorithm development, and simulation for the solution of complex scientific and engineering problems. Includes instruction in numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, operations research, optimization, differential equations, statistics, scientific computation, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
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Leads to
7 jobs- Actuaries15-2011
- Data Scientists15-2051
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other15-2099
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1022
- Mathematicians15-2021
- Natural Sciences Managers11-9121
- Statisticians15-2041
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Knowledge those jobs draw on
- Mathematics5 of 7
- Computers and Electronics4 of 7
- English Language3 of 7
- Education and Training2 of 7
- Economics and Accounting1 of 7
- Biology1 of 7
- Administration and Management1 of 7
- Administrative1 of 7
- Chemistry1 of 7
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).
03.
See also
- Applied Mathematics, General27.0301
- Computational Mathematics27.0303