General Mathematics Master’s Degrees
There are 1,305 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Mathematics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.8% of General Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Mathematics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,163 students earned theirGeneral Mathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,427 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,066 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,499 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,165 |
Earnings of General Mathematics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Mathematics of $65,097 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 | $51,386 |
| 4 years | $65,097 |
| 5 years | $75,512 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in General Mathematics. About 62.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,400 |
| Women | 833 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,039 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 164 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 57 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 688 | 30.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Mathematics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,482 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in General 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 Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. 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 General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 199 master's degrees in General 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. This school awarded 185 master's degrees in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. This school awarded 180 master's degrees in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 179 master's degrees in General 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 153 master's degrees in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Mathematics. This school awarded 147 master's degrees in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Mathematics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, Other | 352 |
| Topology and Foundations | 2 |
| Algebra and Number Theory | 1 |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | — |
| Geometry/Geometric Analysis | — |
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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