Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degrees
There are 76 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mathematics & Computer Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and9% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 81.3% of Mathematics & Computer Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics & Computer Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,604 students earned theirMathematics & Computer Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mathematics & Computer Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,167 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 403 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Mathematics & Computer Science 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 & Computer Science of $77,832 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 | $88,328 |
| 4 years | $77,832 |
| 5 years | $93,547 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Mathematics & Computer Science majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 237 |
| Women | 138 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics & Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 22 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.5% |
| International Students | 305 | 81.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 81.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mathematics & Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science 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 Arlington is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Clara University is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science 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 & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Springfield comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minerva University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvey Mudd College is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science 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 Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science 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 Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science 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 Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rockland Community College is a popular choice for Mathematics & Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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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