Master of Science in Mathematics

Graduate Open House Week

Join us online November 3-6

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Program Features

Flexible pacing options: This program can be completed in 1.5 to 2 years full-time or 3 to 6 years part-time. The program is designed to be especially convenient for students wanting to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics on a part-time basis.
Course offerings: Courses are offered in the evening during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Faculty: You will work with faculty with doctoral degrees from research universities and interests and expertise that range broadly over pure and applied mathematics.
Graduate assistantships: Opportunities to apply for graduate assistantships, grants and scholarships.

Curriculum

Our robust 30-credit curriculum is divided into Level I and Level II, and candidates must complete at least nine credits from Level II. Each course is three credits.

Program Learning Objectives

Demonstrate mastery of subject matter of advanced topics in mathematics.
Construct sound mathematical arguments to prove theorems.
Apply theoretical knowledge to solve problems, including problems involving modeling phenomena in other fields.
Communicate mathematical results clearly.

Level I Sample Courses 

MAT 706 – Theory of Numbers 
MAT 708 – Introduction to Cryptography 
MAT 737 – Operations Research 
MAT 740 – Computer Applications in Mathematics I

Level II Sample Courses 

MAT 723 – Numerical Analysis 
MAT 725 – Fractal Geometry 
MAT 734 – Linear and Multilinear Algebra 
MAT 807 – Statistical Inference

Career Outcomes

Mathematicians develop core skills that transfer across numerous careers, including insurance, financial planning, software development, and pharmaceutical companies. Nationally, the median annual wage in 2024 was over $100,000 for mathematicians and statisticians, and projected growth (2023-2033) is much faster than average (11%).*

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024

Are you seeking an initial license in math (5-8) or math (8-12)? Salem State offers three unique pathways to prepare you for the next steps in your career as a secondary mathematics teacher.

Pathways to a Career as a 5-12 Math Teacher

MAT, middle school mathematics initial licensure program: for those seeking to obtain initial license to teach middle school mathematics (5-8) in conjunction with their master’s degree.
MAT, mathematics initial licensure program: for those with a background in mathematics who are seeking to obtain initial license to teach secondary mathematics (8-12) in conjunction with their master’s degree.
Licensure only, teacher of mathematics program: for those seeking to obtain initial license to teach middle school mathematics (5-8) or (8-12) in Massachusetts but not a master's degree.

If you have any questions about which program would be the best fit for you, please reach out to graduate admissions.