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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.

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  1. Graduate

    Mathematics (Graduate)

    Concordia University-Nebraska 🇺🇸 Seward, United States

  2. Master

    Mathematics (M.S.) (Master)

    University of South Alabama 🇺🇸 Mobile, United States

  3. Minor

    Mathematics (Minor)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

  4. Minor

    Mathematics (Minor)

    Robert Morris University 🇺🇸 Moon Township, United States

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  6. Minor

    Mathematics Applications Minor (MAPAL)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

  7. Minor

    Mathematics: Grades 6-8-LAS (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Mathematics

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

  9. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

  10. Certificate

    Mathematics (Certificate)

    Nathan Weiss Graduate College 🇺🇸 Union, New Jersey, United States

  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematics (General Mathematics), PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  13. Master

    Mathematics (M.S.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

  14. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Connecticut College 🇺🇸 New London, United States

  15. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

  16. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

  17. Minor

    Mathematics (Minor)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

  18. Bachelor

    Mathematics, BA (Major)

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematics, Ph.D.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

Study Mathematics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 781 universities and colleges offer 2,530 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 2,530 Mathematics programmes at 781 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.

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