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M.A. in Mathematics

Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier

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Eligible for

STEM-OPT
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Affordable Fixed-Rate Tuition

$30K
After STEM Fellows Scholarship
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QS Rankings

#63
University in the U.S.
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Alumni Career Outcomes

95%
employed within 6 months
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M.A. in Mathematics

10 Courses  I  On-Campus in New York City  I  Full-Time or Part-Time 

In the 30-credit M.A. in Mathematics, students gain a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and develop skills in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis in order to succeed in a variety of professions. A master's degree in mathematics opens many doors to jobs in finance, technology, biomedicine and data analysis, among others. The master’s program also provides an excellent foundation for our Ph.D. program.

Jobs in math occupations are expected to grow 27 percent through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, and will add about 56,100 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is based on the expectation that businesses and government agencies will continue emphasizing the use of big data. Math salaries were on average $90,410 in 2019. Generous scholarships and financial aid are available for a limited time. Come to New York City to study and network with the best. 

Program Highlights

  • Gain a broader understanding of the mathematical fields, their interrelations and traditional applications
  • Learn how to formalize difficult real-world problems, identify the core challenges and select the appropriate tools of analysis, as well as how to communicate large amounts of information in a rigorous and concise fashion
  • Master skills and strategies in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis
  • Prepare for careers in industry, finance, engineering, business, medicine and academia
  • Gain industry experience through internships and research
  • Benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities
  • Build a foundation to keep yourself competitive in an ever-shifting job market
  • STEM-OPT eligible

Full Program Breakdown

M.A. in Mathematics

10 Courses  I  On-Campus in New York City  I  Full-Time or Part-Time 

In the 30-credit M.A. in Mathematics, students gain a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and develop skills in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis in order to succeed in a variety of professions. A master's degree in mathematics opens many doors to jobs in finance, technology, biomedicine and data analysis, among others. The master’s program also provides an excellent foundation for our Ph.D. program.

Jobs in math occupations are expected to grow 27 percent through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, and will add about 56,100 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is based on the expectation that businesses and government agencies will continue emphasizing the use of big data. Math salaries were on average $90,410 in 2019. Generous scholarships and financial aid are available for a limited time. Come to New York City to study and network with the best. 

Program Highlights

  • Gain a broader understanding of the mathematical fields, their interrelations and traditional applications
  • Learn how to formalize difficult real-world problems, identify the core challenges and select the appropriate tools of analysis, as well as how to communicate large amounts of information in a rigorous and concise fashion
  • Master skills and strategies in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis
  • Prepare for careers in industry, finance, engineering, business, medicine and academia
  • Gain industry experience through internships and research
  • Benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities
  • Build a foundation to keep yourself competitive in an ever-shifting job market
  • STEM-OPT eligible

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M.A. in Mathematics

10 Courses  I  On-Campus in New York City  I  Full-Time or Part-Time 

In the 30-credit M.A. in Mathematics, students gain a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and develop skills in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis in order to succeed in a variety of professions. A master's degree in mathematics opens many doors to jobs in finance, technology, biomedicine and data analysis, among others. The master’s program also provides an excellent foundation for our Ph.D. program.

Jobs in math occupations are expected to grow 27 percent through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, and will add about 56,100 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is based on the expectation that businesses and government agencies will continue emphasizing the use of big data. Math salaries were on average $90,410 in 2019. Generous scholarships and financial aid are available for a limited time. Come to New York City to study and network with the best. 

Program Highlights

  • Gain a broader understanding of the mathematical fields, their interrelations and traditional applications
  • Learn how to formalize difficult real-world problems, identify the core challenges and select the appropriate tools of analysis, as well as how to communicate large amounts of information in a rigorous and concise fashion
  • Master skills and strategies in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis
  • Prepare for careers in industry, finance, engineering, business, medicine and academia
  • Gain industry experience through internships and research
  • Benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities
  • Build a foundation to keep yourself competitive in an ever-shifting job market
  • STEM-OPT eligible

Research

Work with faculty on specialized and applied research projects.

Current Research Areas

  • Dynamics of systems with small degrees of freedom with emphasis on ergodicity, chaotic behavior, statistical properties
  • Dynamics of systems with large and infinite degrees of freedom with emphasis on statistical and thermodynamical properties
  • Dynamics of celestial bodies, financial markets, and climate
  • Applied noncommutative geometry and materials science
  • Applied operator algebras and dynamical systems
  • Differential geometry and partial differential equations
  • Topological data analysis
  • Quantum algorithms for quantum computers

Math Fellows

Join students and alumni from over 30 countries to work on pioneering research, citywide initiatives and new technologies that help to make the world smarter, safer and healthier.

Benefits

Learn more about the Fellows Program.

B.A./M.A. Pathways Option

undergraduates can take up to 12 graduate credits that count toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After completing the bachelor’s, students can finish the M.A. in Mathematics in just one more year.   

  • Admissions criteria: Junior in any undergraduate major with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and a minimum grade of B-plus in the prerequisite courses listed below. Students can begin taking graduate courses in their junior or senior year.  
  • Prerequisites for graduate coursework: Calculus I and II, Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra – all with a minimum grade of B-plus. 

Learn more at www.yu.edu/pathways.

Internships and STEM-OPT 

Gain industry experience in major companies, startups and the  Innovation Lab through internships in the financial capital of the world -- New York -- that count toward your degree. Read more on the curriculum page or speak with an adviser.

's master’s in mathematics is a STEM-approved degree. International students may be eligible for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT). The program also offers several opportunities for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). 

Interested in this program? Apply Now!

Graduate Admissions

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Knowledge Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's from an accredited college or university as well as the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of B+ or better:

  • Calculus I and II
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Linear Algebra

Application Information 

Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. 

Questions?  if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School. 

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships 

The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs.  

All applicants are automatically considered for the  program. You do not need to submit any additional information. 

Learn More

Graduate Admissions

General Inquiries

Join our Community

Admissions & Financial Aid

Knowledge Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's from an accredited college or university as well as the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of B+ or better:

  • Calculus I and II
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Linear Algebra

Application Information 

Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. 

Questions?  if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School. 

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships 

The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs.  

All applicants are automatically considered for the  program. You do not need to submit any additional information. 

Program News

Welcome to Mathematics at

M.A. and Ph.D. programs on-campus in New York City

Welcome to Mathematics at

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Study Examines Interconnected Networks

Read more about Bo Tong's study

Study Examines Interconnected Networks

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have revealed crucial insights into how failures spread in interconnected networks, offering new hope for managing systemic risks in various fields, from finance to infrastructure.

Read the full story in the Katz School blog.

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Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit

Read more about Edward Belbruno's study

Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit

Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.

Read the story in the Katz School blog.

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NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices

Read more about Marian Gidea's work

NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices

The research, “,” is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design. 

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Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk

Read about Ariella Mermelstein's research

Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk

An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.

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Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy

Read more about Samuel Akingbade

Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy

With the help of an NSF grant, Katz School mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade is researching the mathematical possibility of continuously capturing energy derived from small amounts of vibration in human and natural activity.

Read the entire story in the Katz blog.

asteroids

NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids

Read more about the recent paper

NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids

Three Katz School mathematics and physics researchers have developed a theoretical framework for predicting the possible shapes and gravitational fields of asteroids.

Read the entire story here.

Welcome to Mathematics at

M.A. and Ph.D. programs on-campus in New York City

Welcome to Mathematics at

""

Study Examines Interconnected Networks

Read more about Bo Tong's study

Study Examines Interconnected Networks

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have revealed crucial insights into how failures spread in interconnected networks, offering new hope for managing systemic risks in various fields, from finance to infrastructure.

Read the full story in the Katz School blog.

""

Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit

Read more about Edward Belbruno's study

Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit

Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.

Read the story in the Katz School blog.

""

NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices

Read more about Marian Gidea's work

NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices

The research, “,” is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design. 

.

""

Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk

Read about Ariella Mermelstein's research

Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk

An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.

.

 

""

Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy

Read more about Samuel Akingbade

Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy

With the help of an NSF grant, Katz School mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade is researching the mathematical possibility of continuously capturing energy derived from small amounts of vibration in human and natural activity.

Read the entire story in the Katz blog.

asteroids

NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids

Read more about the recent paper

NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids

Three Katz School mathematics and physics researchers have developed a theoretical framework for predicting the possible shapes and gravitational fields of asteroids.

Read the entire story here.

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