Mathematics Master’s Degrees
There are 1,311 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mathematics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.5% of Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,518 students earned theirMathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,428 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,367 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,535 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,182 |
Earnings of 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 Mathematics of $65,097 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mathematics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Mathematics. About 62.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,417 |
| Women | 847 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,059 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 165 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 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 | 63 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 690 | 30.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a master’s degree in 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 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 Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 294 master's degrees in 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 Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 275 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 254 master's degrees in 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 249 master's degrees in 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-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 242 master's degrees in 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-Irvine is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 202 master's degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 185 master's degrees in 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.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 180 master's degrees in 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 164 master's degrees in 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 is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 154 master's degrees in 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.
Mathematics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, General | 25,163 |
| Mathematics, Other | 352 |
| Topology and Foundations | 2 |
| Algebra and Number Theory | 1 |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mathematics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 11,002 |
| Statistics | 9,603 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 575 |
| Applied Statistics | 572 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | — |
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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