<p>I understand pretty well the difference between the Applied Math and Pure Math, and have taken courses relating to both. For the reasons you explained above, Applied Math and the research it entails is what I prefer and find more interesting. I also do understand what you are saying with regards to other factors that affect and contribute to the job. </p>
<p>What my main concern I guess is that, for instance, UCONN has a PHD program in “Mathematics.” Now of course I am assuming you can take courses that relate to applied mathematics while going for this degree. However, how does this differ from a strictly “Applied Mathematics” program, such as the PHD program at Brown University.</p>