Financial Mathematics Master’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Financial Mathematics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 65.0% of Financial Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Financial Mathematics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,335 degrees were awarded toFinancial Mathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Financial Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 628 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,683 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Financial Mathematics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Financial Mathematics of $85,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $85,594 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Financial Mathematics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Financial Mathematics. About 65.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,023 |
| Women | 1,585 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Financial Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 935 | 20.3% |
| Asian | 248 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 198 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 90 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 2,994 | 65.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 65.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Financial Mathematics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 138 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Financial Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Fordham University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 231 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Mathematics. This school awarded 159 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 151 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Mathematics. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Mathematics. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 97 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Financial Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Financial Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Mathematics. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Financial Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Financial Mathematics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,209 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 824 |
| Computational Mathematics | 397 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 221 |
| Mathematical Biology | 16 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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