Applied and Computational Mathematics

At New York Tech, students have the opportunity to work on 21st-century technological challenges that directly affect the world they live in. By the time they graduate, our industry-ready students are prepared to join the workforce and equipped with the fundamentals needed to pursue graduate studies.

The College of Arts and Sciences' major in Applied and Computational Mathematics prepares students to use mathematical modeling, computational mathematics and statistical methods to solve problems in industries such as engineering, artificial intelligence and data science, scientific and technical consulting, operations research, finance, insurance, biotechnology, and the life sciences. Students with a strong high school mathematics record and interest in the related disciplines of computer science, engineering, and physics are encouraged to apply for the program.

At the end of their sophomore year, students may choose a concentration in either Computational Mathematics and Data Science, or Mathematical Modeling.

This is the optimal time to become a mathematician. In 2025, U.S. News and World Report ranked Mathematician #11 in Best Technology Jobs. Our program in Applied and Computational Mathematics uniquely positions graduates to adapt to the rapidly changing employment landscape, to switch disciplines or industries with ease, and to provide innovative, disruptive solutions. Students armed with an undergraduate degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics are also exceptionally strong candidates for accelerated graduate studies at New York Tech in fields such as bioengineering, computer science, and data science. They can also pursue graduate and Ph.D. programs in the mathematical sciences.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate analytical skills through collaborative problem solving, logical thinking, and quantitative analysis.
2. Write clear, well-formulated mathematical arguments.
3. Apply mathematical theory to model and solve problems in the physical sciences, engineering, and other quantitative fields.
4. Use computational software such as Python, Matlab, and R to solve computational and statistical problems, perform simulations, and visualize the results.
5. Adapt to different technology platforms in math (such as Matlab and Mathematica) that are useful for mathematical computing and modeling.
6. Make mathematical conjectures about physical phenomena and engineered systems, and use computer simulations to support or refute these conjectures.
7. Communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, especially those without extensive mathematical training.

International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Five-Year Accelerated Option

By collaborating with the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences' Entrepreneurial and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC), the College of Arts and Sciences offers math majors an accelerated path for graduate study toward an M.S. degree in Data Science. This quickly growing field will increase a student's job marketability, and also strengthen further interdisciplinary connections among New York Tech fields of study.

Any math major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is eligible to participate in this program. During their undergraduate studies, students take three graduate courses in lieu of required undergraduate computer science/general electives:

• DTSC 610 Programming for Data Science, 3 credits
• DTSC 615 Optimization Methods for Data Science, 3 credits
• DTSC 620 Statistics for Data Science, 3 credits

The total number of credits required for the degree do not change.

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This program has specific admission requirements, along with the general admission materials (below).

Admission Requirements

• Criterion for admission is a demonstrated readiness for Calculus I, as determined by placement test or by an AP score of 4 (A-B version) or 3 (B-C version).
• Students placed in Precalculus may be given provisional admission to this major, but should recognize that the degree will take longer to complete as a result.

Application Materials

• Completed application
• $50 nonrefundable application fee
• Copies of transcripts of all high school work, including college-level courses. Your midyear and final grades will be required. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
• Official SAT (critical reading and math only) or ACT test scores. You have the option of submitting results from the previous or redesigned SAT. If you have fewer than 24 credits of previous college work completed, you will need to submit official scores [SAT Code: 2561, ACT Code: 2832].
• Two letters of recommendation
• 300–350 word essay following one of the established Common App Essay Prompts or an essay of the same length describing your career goals in your selected major and why attending New York Tech would further those goals.

International Students Special Requirements

Progression Requirements

The combined GPA for all mathematics courses must be a 2.7 or higher. Students must achieve a C or higher in all MATH courses.