Master’s Degrees in Mathematics
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Education Levels of Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,471 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,471 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,284 |
| Graduate Certificate | 67 |
Earnings of Math Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in math is $52,377. 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 $49,558 to a high of $57,582.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in math is $24,958. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,958 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,958.
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 | 1,510 |
| Women | 961 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 192 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
| White | 1,241 |
| International Students | 611 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 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 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in math from NYU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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 $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in math from Illinois State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 $9,273 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.
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 $8,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in math from UNI.
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 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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 29% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in math from UIUC. About 24% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,179 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in math from ESU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in math from MSU Bozeman. About 50% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in math from IU Bloomington. About 18% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in math from U-M. About 16% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in math from Ohio State. About 20% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in math from Clemson. Of these students, 24% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in math. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in math from UC Irvine. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
Math Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,413 | |
| 58 |
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*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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