Master’s Degrees in General Mathematics
Education Levels of Mathematical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,526 people earned their master's degree in mathematical sciences. This makes it the 74th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mathematical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,951 |
| Associate Degree | 3,865 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,526 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,168 |
| Basic Certificate | 189 |
| Graduate Certificate | 79 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Mathematical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for mathematical sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in mathematical sciences. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,556 |
| Women | 970 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mathematical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 206 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 215 |
| White | 1,174 |
| International Students | 728 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 133 |
Most Popular Mathematical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 333 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mathematical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mathematical sciences students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 40% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from NYU. Of these students, 25% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from Illinois State. About 45% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UW - Madison.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UNI.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of West Florida. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UWF. Of these students, 54% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from CSULB. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UIUC. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UChicago.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from Florida State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 44% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emporia State University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from ESU. Of these students, 55% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montana State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from MSU Bozeman. About 29% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from IU Bloomington.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 24 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UCLA. About 13% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from Georgia State. Of these students, 35% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clemson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from Clemson. Of these students, 36% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from U-M. Of these students, 32% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 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, 20 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UC Irvine. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Portland State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from Portland State University. Of these students, 33% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mathematical sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Mathematics | 40 |
| Analysis & Functional Analysis | 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.
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