Master’s Degrees in Mathematics
Education Levels of Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,572 people earned their master's degree in math. This makes it the 61st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in math at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,286 |
| Associate Degree | 3,868 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,572 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,175 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Graduate Certificate | 84 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Math Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in math is $59,896. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,845 to a high of $61,986.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for math majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in math. About 61.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,572 |
| Women | 1,000 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 207 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 |
| White | 1,212 |
| International Students | 728 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 135 |
Most Popular Math Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a master’s degree in math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for math students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from Johns Hopkins. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Johns Hopkins University math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from NYU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,896.
Illinois State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. 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 math from Illinois State. Of these students, 45% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,896.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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 math from UW - Madison. Those who complete their master's degree in math at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 59,896.
The 5th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from UNI. University of Northern Iowa math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
The 6th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of West Florida. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from UWF. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in math at The University of West Florida make a median salary of 59,896.
California State University - Long Beach is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. 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 math from CSULB. About 52% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Long Beach math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from UIUC. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,896.
The 9th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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 math from UChicago. Those who complete their master's degree in math at University of Chicago make a median salary of 59,896.
Florida State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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 math from Florida State. About 44% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in math at Florida State University make a median salary of 59,896.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. 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 math from UT Knoxville. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
The 12th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emporia State University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. 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 math from ESU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that ESU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,896.
Montana State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from MSU Bozeman. Of these students, 29% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in math at Montana State University make a median salary of 59,896.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Roughly 44,500 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, 24 people received their master's degree in math from UCLA. Of these students, 13% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from IU Bloomington. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,896.
Georgia State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from Georgia State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Georgia State University math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
Clemson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from Clemson. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Clemson University math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 math from U-M. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
The 17th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in math from Ohio State. Ohio State University - Main Campus math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in math. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in math from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick math graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,896.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to math that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 6,541 |
| Statistics | 3,703 |
| 321 | |
| Other Statistics | 50 |
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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