Applied Mathematics, M.S.

Florida Tech’s low faculty-to-student ratio fosters a close-knit academic community where students benefit from individualized instruction and meaningful mentorship. Faculty bring expertise in applied and computational mathematics and statistics, actively engaging in teaching, guiding student research and advancing the field through high-impact scholarship.

The applied mathematics master’s program offers flexible curriculum options that allow you to tailor your studies to your research interests and career aspirations. As a national research university, Florida Tech provides a range of opportunities for engagement across the field, equipping graduates for successful careers in a broad spectrum of industries.

The M.S. in applied mathematics offers both thesis and nonthesis options to suit different academic and career goals.

The thesis option involves in-depth research on an applied mathematics topic, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary applications in science or engineering.

The nonthesis option replaces the thesis with additional electives and culminates in a written final program examination covering analysis, differential equations and computational mathematics.

Florida Tech provides outstanding resources for applied mathematics master’s students. In addition to access to engineering and science labs, students can utilize dedicated mathematics labs equipped with advanced software, including Wolfram Mathematica, MATLAB, R, SageMath and IBM SPSS. These tools support computational research, data analysis and mathematical modeling, ensuring students have the technology needed for both academic and real-world applications.

Graduate students collaborate closely with faculty and peers on cutting-edge applied mathematics research.

Research extends across multiple disciplines, including science, engineering, medicine and business, often within interdisciplinary teams addressing complex, real-world challenges.

Students also pursue research aligned with their chosen concentration, ensuring their work supports both academic and professional objectives.

Graduates emerge with the skills to analyze and clearly communicate solutions across diverse fields, giving them a distinct advantage when working with research organizations, funding agencies and employers.

Beyond campus, students gain valuable hands-on experience through summer internships, applying their skills in industry and research settings at leading organizations such as L3Harris Technologies, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, NASA-Kennedy Space Center and Microsoft.

Opportunities in the applied mathematics program may include teaching assistantships. This is a valuable experience for qualified students looking to continue in the field as professors. It is also a chance for students in any career path to enhance communication and organization skills.

Florida Tech’s location in a high-tech corridor makes it ideal for your applied mathematics master’s degree. Our area has one of the largest high-tech workforces in the country, and that means numerous internship and employment opportunities for our students. Our 130-acre campus is in the heart of the Space Coast; NASA-Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral is just north of us.

When it’s time to kick back and relax, you’re just minutes from 72 miles of beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean or the Indian River Lagoon, the most biodiverse estuary in North America, and a short trip away from the Florida Keys or the Orlando theme parks.

Applicants should have the equivalent of an undergraduate major in mathematics or a related area, with courses completed in differential equations, linear algebra, analysis, probability and statistics.

If your academic record is strong but you are missing certain courses, the department may stipulate prerequisite courses to ensure you are positioned for success in the program.

For more admission information, please see our graduate admission requirements, or start your application now!