Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Mathematics
Issues In Higher Education magazine acknowledged UT San Antonio as one of the nation’s “top STEM degree producers” in August 2013. The Mathematics and Statistics programs were ranked 12th nationally for the number of master’s degrees awarded to minority students during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Research
The Mathematics Department is research-intensive. Faculty research is funded by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and fellowships from Fulbright and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Program Concentrations
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 3 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | Not Available | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer 2026 | Not Available | May 1 | May 1 |
| Fall 2026 | March 15 | June 1 | June 1 |
| Spring 2027 | Not Available | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer 2027 | Not Available | May 1 | May 1 |
Career Options
Some of the largest industry employers of mathematicians include the aerospace, defense, energy, financial, risk, and transportation industries, as well as government agencies (e.g., NASA and NSA), national laboratories, biomedical and communications research, and the industry of scientific software development.
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
The Department of Mathematics offers the Master of Science in Mathematics with three concentrations: (1) Pure Mathematics and (2) Applied Mathematics and (3) Mathematics Education. This program is housed on Main campus.
<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>
The Master’s in Mathematics at UT San Antonio is a research-intensive Master of Science (MS) program that offers advanced training in both theoretical and applied mathematics.
According to our Mathematics (MS) program page, the degree lets you specialize in areas such as Mathematical Biology, Mathematics of Computation, Data Analytics, Differential Equations, Mathematics Education, Model Theory and Foundations, Operator Theory, Optimal Control, Post‑Quantum Cryptography, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Theory and Scientific Computing/Numerical Analysis. The program has three main concentrations: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Mathematics Education, and is housed on our Main Campus, preparing students for PhD study, industry roles or teaching and education-focused careers.
Our Master of Science in Mathematics is ideal for several types of students, depending on the concentration you choose. According to our Mathematics (MS) program page and Graduate Catalog – Department of Mathematics, it’s a strong fit if you:
- Have a solid background in mathematics (a BA/BS in Mathematics is highly recommended) and want deeper, graduate-level training.
- Are interested in one of these paths:
- Pure Mathematics – if you enjoy theoretical, proof-based math and are considering a PhD, research, or analytically intensive roles in industry, government, or tech.
- Applied Mathematics – if you want to use math to solve real-world problems in areas like data mining, machine learning and AI, quantum information science, insurance or finance, often with internships or projects with external partners.
- Mathematics Education – if you’re an in-service or aspiring teacher who wants to teach dual-credit or college-level math and engage with mathematics education research; courses are offered nights/weekends/summers to fit teaching schedules.
- General Mathematical Studies (listed in the Graduate Catalog) – if you want broad, flexible graduate-level math preparation.
- Pure Mathematics – foundational and theoretical mathematics, preparing you for doctoral study, research and analytically intensive roles in science, engineering, industry, consulting and government (e.g., EPA, CDC, HHS, DoD, NSA).
- Applied / Applied-Industrial Mathematics – using mathematics to model and solve real-world problems, with sample areas including data mining, machine learning and AI, quantum information science, insurance and finance; includes internships and research with professional partners.
- Mathematics Education – advanced mathematics plus mathematics education, focused on preparing you to teach dual-credit or college-level courses and engage with K–12–relevant math education research; courses are scheduled evenings/weekends/summers for in-service teachers.
- General Mathematical Studies – a flexible path (listed in the Graduate Catalog) for broad graduate-level mathematical training.
Most students complete the Master of Science in Mathematics in about 2 years of full-time study.
Our materials don’t list an official standard duration or maximum time-to-degree for this program, and timing can vary based on your course load each semester and any prerequisite coursework you might need. Whether you’re part-time, full-time, if you require background leveling courses and more are all determining factors.
- Industry & technology: aerospace, defense, energy, financial and risk industries, transportation, scientific software development and technology companies.
- Government & labs: agencies such as NASA and NSA, national laboratories and other federal or state research units.
- Education: teaching in public and private secondary schools, community colleges and universities (especially with the Mathematics Education concentration), as well as educational research and consulting.
- Research & advanced study: PhD programs in mathematics or related fields, research labs and analytically intensive consulting roles.
Our career options section notes that these outlooks are based on labor-market data (e.g., U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources).
