What is applied mathematics and statistics?

Applied mathematics and statistics is an integral part of emerging fields such as computational medicine/biology, language processing, information security, and computer science. In today’s data-intensive world, it is used to answer questions and solve problems in areas as diverse as finance, government and law, medicine, and national defense.

Why Hopkins?

Beginning freshmen year at Johns Hopkins, students in applied mathematics and statistics work alongside faculty members who are world-class leaders in their fields, participating in research that typically takes place only in PhD programs. Our undergraduate program is flexible enough to provide opportunities to integrate your mathematical reasoning and modeling skills with other academic and personal pursuits, including adding a second major.

What Can You Do With Your Degree?

Today’s employers need experts with a solid grasp of the sophisticated analytical tools to crunch big data and make solid decisions, and that’s what Johns Hopkins offers. Our AMS graduates are equipped with the analytical skills and expertise in machine learning and data-mining that prepare them to be leaders in the global economy.