Mathematics (MS)

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Opportunities Abound With Mathematics

Meet your professional goals with a master’s degree in mathematics from A&M-Commerce. Whether you want to advance your career or pursue further education, our program is designed for students and working professionals. Begin today.

The Master of Science in Mathematics program gives students the resources and training to specialize and advance their studies. Whether you're seeking to continue studying at the doctoral level, provide quantitative skills to a business, or teach in an educational setting, you'll be primed to take on whatever challenges you choose as a post-graduate. Our courses give you the flexibility to explore your interests, including algebra, analysis, probability-statistics or topology. If your objective is to teach, you can also enjoy focused programs specifically planned for middle school and secondary teachers.

Where It Is Offered Commerce, Corsicana (Navarro College), Mesquite

Duration 2 years

Foreign Language No foreign language credits required

Delivery Blended (50-85% Online), Face-To-Face

Total Credit Hours 30 hours

Thesis Requirements Thesis and non-thesis options available

SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS

Innovation and Discovery

Take on our mission to build a better Texas, eager to compete in an interconnected world with creativity, ethical leadership and imagination. We don’t just discover the future; we make it.

Career Readiness

The College of Science and Engineering is a gateway to in-demand STEM careers projected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. and global economy.

Accomplished Faculty

Shape an innovative framework with an award-winning faculty including four Regents Professors, a highly selective honor for exemplary contributions to their university, community and the State of Texas.

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Hands-on Research

Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover solutions with hands-on research in various fields.

Graduate Assistants

Graduate assistants play an integral role in the department by assisting faculty with teaching and research. You will earn a monthly stipend while increasing your depth-of-knowledge and gaining valuable work experience.

You may also qualify for in-state tuition rates and tuition remission for up to two classes.

View a list of current graduate teaching and research assistants.

Contact [email protected] to express your interest in working with us as a graduate assistant!

Practical Applications

A degree in mathematics offers the opportunity to:

Hone hard skills in regression analysis, experimental design and other computer-oriented statistical methods.
Dive into specialized studies around general mathematics, applied mathematics, actuarial and statistical mathematics, biological mathematics, computational mathematics and educational mathematics.
Take on a wide range of professional fields or post-undergraduate studies.
Learn mathematical probability, statistics and other techniques to help you test and forecast.

Careers

Mathematics students are able to fully explore their specific areas of interest and complete research projects to prepare them to be lifelong learners. You can become a highly valued mathematician, providing your knowledge and approach to problem solving toward a career in research, teaching or business. As a graduate, you are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

Actuary

$105,900

Mathematicians and Statisticians

$96,280

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021

Internship opportunities

Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Career Development and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce mathematics students.

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What You Will Learn

Through challenging, fast-paced coursework around your specific field of interest, this program will prepare you for specific jobs such as actuaries, software engineers, college faculty members, school administrators and statisticians.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

Specific tracks for foundation courses include algebra, analysis, topology, statistics and probability.
Supplementary courses around your goals include Cryptography, Dynamical Systems, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization and Introduction Image Processing.

Featured Courses

Mathematical Statistics I MATH 501

In this course, you will learn probability, distributions, moments, point estimation, maximum likelihood estimators, interval estimators and test of hypothesis.

Theory of Numbers MATH 537

This course will teach you factorization and divisibility, diophantine equations, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, arithmetic functions, asymptotic density, Riemann’s zeta function, prime number theory, and Fermat’s Last Theorem.

Functions of Complex Variables II MATH 539

In this course, you will cover geometry of complex numbers, mapping, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann conditions and complex integration. In addition, you will learn Taylor and Laurent series, residues.

View Full Curriculum In The University Catalog

Course Delivery

Designed for working professionals, our master's degree program in Mathematics offers a flexible way to earn your degree. We also offer some online and face-to-face courses at the Mesquite Metroplex Center, Navarro College and our main campus location.

Graduate Program Cost

PROGRAM COSTS

Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.

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Financial Aid

Scholarships

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS International/Domestic Tabs (USE THIS ONE)

Admission

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Master of Science in Mathematics :: Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit Application

Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”

Select “Mathematics, MS” as your “Major.”

Pay the $50 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Provisional Status

After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.

Step 2. Submit Documents

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.

Official Transcripts

Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].

We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

Postal Alternative

If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

Personal Statement

Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.

Resume or CV

Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

Dayla Burgin Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

Step 4. Register for Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.

View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
View the schedule of classes.
To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Lora Gibson Graduate Enrollment Specialist

Master of Science in Mathematics :: Admissions Requirements, International

Deadlines

Fall admission consideration: June 1
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 15

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit Application

Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”

Select “Mathematics, MS” as your “Major.”

Pay the $75 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Step 2. Submit Documents

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.

Official Transcripts

Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428

Transcript Evaluation

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

Personal Statement

Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.

Resume or CV

Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.

English Proficiency

You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.

Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:

TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)

*Scores must be less than two years old.

Official Sponsor Documents

Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted

Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

Dayla Burgin Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.

Step 4. Register for Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.

View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
View the schedule of classes.
To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Lora Gibson Graduate Enrollment Specialist

We Are Here to Help!

Lora Gibson Graduate Enrollment Specialist

Dayla Burgin Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Yelin Ou, Ph.D. Professor

Tingxiu Wang, Ph.D. Department Head & Professor of Mathematics

Frequently Asked Questions

Are graduate assistantships available?

Yes, a limited number of graduate assistantships are available to competitive students. Please contact the department head of mathematics if you are interested in a graduate assistantship.