About This Program
The Pure Mathematics M.A. program provides a rigorous curriculum and faculty mentorship to prepare students for a successful career in mathematics research and education. Read more...
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Examples of Possible Career and Salaries*
Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other
- 30.9% much faster than the average
- 33,200 number of jobs
- $98,230 potential earnings
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary
- 1.3% slower than the average
- 60,100 number of jobs
- $73,650 potential earnings
Mathematicians
- 3.0% about as fast as the average
- 2,900 number of jobs
- $110,860 potential earnings
Natural sciences managers
- 4.8% about as fast as the average
- 71,400 number of jobs
- $137,940 potential earnings
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.8% about as fast as the average
- 1,050,800 number of jobs
- $62,870 potential earnings
Statisticians
- 34.6% much faster than the average
- 42,700 number of jobs
- $92,270 potential earnings
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Goal statement
- Résumé or vita
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 74 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 50 PTE score
- Minimum 100 Duolingo English Test score
For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies admission website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education’s admission website.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Application deadline: March 1
- Spring Semester
- Application deadline: October 1
- Summer Term
- Application deadline: March 1
Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 14 |
| 1 | 18 |
| ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I
and ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II | |
| FUNCTIONS OF A REAL VARIABLE I
and FUNCTIONS OF A REAL VARIABLE II | |
| FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE I
and FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE II | |
| INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY I
and INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY II | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Graduation Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Arts degree must pass the departmental qualifying examination at the master’s level in algebra and analysis.
Program note
Each student should submit a detailed plan of study for approval by the advisor by the time the first 16 credit hours of graduate credit have been completed.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Reason in mathematical arguments, including using precise definitions, articulating assumptions and reasoning logically to conclusions.
- Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions.
- Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable.
- Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing.
- Teach university-level mathematics effectively.
- Understand and appreciate connections among different subdisciplines of mathematics.
- Be aware of and understand a broad range of mathematical subdisciplines.
- Obtain a broader and deeper understanding of core mathematics disciplines of algebra and analysis.
Full Description
The Master of Arts degree in Pure Mathematics comprises a flexible program of coursework in mathematics beyond the bachelor's degree emphasizing theoretical areas of the discipline (algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory and topology). There is no thesis requirement or option. Students in the pure mathematics Ph.D.degree can apply for this M.A. degree after completing the requisite number of credit hours.
