Mathematics Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Mathematics is offered at 1,311 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Mathematics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.3% of Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,518 people 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 | 2,535 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,182 |
Earnings of Mathematics Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Mathematics. About 67.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 59.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 13 | 21.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mathematics students seeking a graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 275 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 254 graduate certificates in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 249 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 223 graduate certificates 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 220 graduate certificates 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.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 202 graduate certificates 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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 199 graduate certificates 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 179 graduate certificates 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.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 164 graduate certificates 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 164 graduate certificates in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their graduate certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 154 graduate certificates 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 Concentrations
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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