Program Overview

Applied Mathematics - Ph.D.

Overview

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. Original research in applied mathematics is required, and the Ph.D. dissertation must be orally defended. Two years of graduate coursework and three years of research are typical.

Contact Information

• Artem Zvavitch | |

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

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or vita
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 50 PTE score
  • Minimum 100 DET score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: March 1
• Spring Semester
  • Application deadline: October 1
• Summer Term
  • Application deadline: March 1

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • Major Requirements
    • Mathematics (MATH) Doctoral-Level courses (70000 or 80000 level) 1 | 16-47
    • Mathematics Electives, choose two sequences from the following: 2 | 13-14
      • MATH 70051 & MATH 70052 | PROBABILITY I and PROBABILITY II
      • MATH 70061 & MATH 70062 | MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS I and MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS II
      • MATH 72041 & MATH 72042 | METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS I and METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS II
      • MATH 72251 & MATH 72252 | NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I and NUMERICAL ANALYSIS II
    • Culminating Requirement
      • MATH 87199 | DISSERTATION I 3 | 30
    • Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students | 90
    • Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students | 60

Candidacy

• This examination will be a comprehensive examination in the field of the major subject, and will be a substantially deeper test than the qualifying examination.

Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Requirements Summary
  • Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA
    • • | 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

• Graduates of this program will be able to:
  1. Understand and appreciate connections between mathematics and other disciplines.
  2. Be aware of and understand a broad range of mathematical subdisciplines.
  3. Obtain a broader and deeper understanding of core applied mathematics subdisciplines, including numerical analysis, probability and mathematical statistics.
  4. Obtain a deep understanding of some subdiscipline.
  5. Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions.
  6. Reason in mathematical arguments at a level appropriate to the discipline, including posing problems precisely, articulating assumptions and reasoning logically to conclusions.
  7. Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable.
  8. Develop and carry out a research program in applied mathematics.
  9. Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing.
  10. Teach university-level mathematics effectively.

Why Kent State University

• Affinity Groups for Graduate Students
  • The Division of Graduate Studies sponsors affinity groups for graduate students who are parents and for first-generation graduate students.
• Graduate Awards and Fellowships
  • The Division of Graduate Studies at Kent State University administers a number of fellowships and awards for new and continuing students.
• Graduate Admissions
  • Need more information about the admissions process? Wondering if you should go to grad school now? Check out the graduate admissions page for more information!