Master’s Degrees in Financial Mathematics
Education Levels of Financial Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,107 people earned their master's degree in financial math. This makes it the 43rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in financial math at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,107 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 389 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Financial Math Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for financial math majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for financial math majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in financial math. About 63.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,218 |
| Women | 1,889 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial math master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 343 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 982 |
| International Students | 3,365 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 166 |
Most Popular Financial Math Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 86 colleges that offer a master’s degree in financial math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for financial math students seekinga master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in financial math from UCONN. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in financial math from UChicago. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for financial math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clark University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in financial math from Clark.
Vanderbilt University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial math. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in financial math from Vanderbilt. About 24% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for financial math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in financial math from UCSD. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in financial math from UT Dallas. Of these students, 42% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial math. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in financial math from UIUC. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for financial math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in financial math from IU Bloomington. About 39% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for financial math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in financial math from Ohio State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
George Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial math. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in financial math from GWU. Of these students, 26% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for financial math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in financial math from WUSTL. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in financial math from Stevens. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in financial math from Tulane. About 35% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial math. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in financial math from Brandeis. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial math. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in financial math from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 31% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in financial math from Boston U. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for financial math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in financial math from SMU. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Miami comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in financial math from U Miami. About 38% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in financial math from Northeastern. About 45% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial math. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in financial math from UT Austin. Of these students, 32% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial math that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Applied Mathematics | 997 |
| Computational & Applied Mathematics | 419 |
| Computational Mathematics | 12 |
| Other Applied Mathematics | 6 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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