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Study Mathematics in the United States

Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

  • 2,529 programmes
  • 780 institutions
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  1. Master

    Secondary Mathematics, M.A. (SMTHMA)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Lakeland College 🇺🇸 Plymouth, United States

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    Mathematics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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    Mathematics and Statistics

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  7. Minor

    Mathematics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Mathematics of Computation (B.S.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

  9. Bachelor

    Mathematics, B.S. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

  10. Other programmes

    Mathematics, degree (Cerro Coso Community College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

  11. Minor

    Minor in Mathematics

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

  12. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Mathematics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

  13. Undergraduate

    Science and mathematics (Undergraduate)

    Saint Martin's University 🇺🇸 Lacey, WA, United States

Study Mathematics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 780 universities and colleges offer 2,529 Mathematics programmes: 629 Bachelor, 367 Master and 145 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Oakland, Albany,New York and New York. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, State University of New York (SUNY) and University of California.

Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Mathematics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 2,529 Mathematics programmes at 780 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Oakland and Albany,New York.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Mathematics programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, State University of New York (SUNY), University of California, University of Nebraska - Lincoln and Kent State University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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