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Master's Degree in General Mathematics

Master’s Degrees in General Mathematics

2,526 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 333 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in mathematical sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 28.8% of mathematical sciences graduates were international students.

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 earns it the #74 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mathematical sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,526
Doctor’s Degree 1,168
Graduate Certificate 79

Earnings of Mathematical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mathematical sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

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
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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
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There are 333 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mathematical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
56 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 mathematical sciences from Johns Hopkins. About 40% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
51 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences 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 mathematical sciences from NYU. About 25% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
42 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from Illinois State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#4

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
41 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from UW - Madison.

#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
38 Yearly Graduations
65% Women

University of Northern Iowa is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from UNI.

#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
35 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from UWF. About 54% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Long Beach is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from CSULB. Of these students, 52% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

29 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from UIUC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#9

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
28 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences 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 mathematical sciences from UChicago.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. 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 mathematical sciences from Florida State. Of these students, 44% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from UT Knoxville. About 44% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
26 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emporia State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from ESU. About 55% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
25 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from MSU Bozeman. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#14

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
24 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from UCLA. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#14

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
24 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. 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 mathematical sciences from IU Bloomington.

#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
23 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from Georgia State. About 35% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
22 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from U-M. About 32% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for mathematical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. 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 mathematical sciences from Clemson. About 36% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
20 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mathematical sciences. Each year, around 36,300 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, 20 people received their master's degree in mathematical sciences from UC Irvine. Of these students, 10% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mathematical sciences. 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 mathematical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 56% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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