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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.

  • 2,530 programmes
  • 781 institutions
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  1. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Elmhurst College 🇺🇸 Elmhurst, United States

  2. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

  3. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  5. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Mercyhurst University 🇺🇸 Erie, United States

  6. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Augustana College 🇺🇸 Rock Island, United States

  7. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

  8. Major

    Mathematics (Undergraduate Major)

    St. Thomas Aquinas College 🇺🇸 Sparkill, United States

  9. Minor

    Mathematics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

  10. Major

    Mathematics and Science (Major)

    Robert Morris University 🇺🇸 Moon Township, United States

  11. Bachelor

    Mathematics, BS

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  13. Master

    Mathematics, M.A.

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

  14. Other programmes

    Pure Mathematics

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

  15. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

  16. Bachelor

    mathematics (bachelor of arts degree)

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

  17. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor's Degree Minor)

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, 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.

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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