About Master’s Program,
The department offers PhDs in both mathematics and statistics and MS degrees in applied mathematics and statistics. You’ll be part of a department that’s committed to excellence in research and teaching in a friendly and diverse academic environment.
The majority of your classes will be taught by permanent faculty who provide formal and informal supervision of your progress through your degree program. Beyond that, you’ll learn a lot from your fellow students, both in and out of class. At any given time, we have a number of temporary postdoctoral visiting assistant professors; they’re usually one to three years past their PhD and they provide a useful bridge between where you are now and your areas of chosen research.
The department currently has 128 graduate students across four degree programs, of whom approximately 27 percent are women and 52 percent are from outside the U.S. We embrace the diversity of our department and community—see our statement on equity, inclusion and diversity. The UMass chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics provides resources and networking opportunities for women and women-identifying mathematicians. We actively seek to increase the proportion of women and of minority students in our programs, including those from backgrounds that have been historically under-represented in STEM fields. International students with strong mathematical preparation and a good command of spoken English are encouraged to apply.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Bachelor’s degree:Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. If you obtained your degree from a university outside the United States, please consult the International Applicants page for more information.
- English Proficiency:Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. For more details consult the International Applicants page.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Applying for an MS or PhD degree also serves as an application for financial support (except for the MS in Statistics at Mount Ida). All admitted PhD students in the department are offered funding. Some MS students are also offered funding. Most of this support is in the form of teaching assistantships (TA), which includes a waiver of tuition and 9-month stipend. TAs are graduate student employees and part of the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) union (link is external). Union benefits include 95 percent cover of health insurance and University health fees as well as other excellent benefits. Graduate students are responsible for other fees. Teaching Assistantship duties may involve teaching one section of an elementary course each semester, or equivalent work connected with a large lecture course. Summer teaching opportunities may also be available.
For fall 2023, new PhD students will receive a TA stipend of at least $25,247 for a 20-hour-per-week assistantship. New teaching assistants in MS programs will normally receive a stipend of at least $18,616 and somewhat reduced duties, approximately 15 hours per week.
A number of advanced PhD students hold research assistantships attached to grants held by particular faculty members.
Additional resources for financial aid:
- Financial Aid Office: Graduate Aid
- Graduate School: Funding Information
Application Requirement,
Transcripts
Personal Statement and Résumé
Short Essay
Letters of Recommendation
Residency Statement
For Non-Native English Speakers Only: English Language Proficiency Scores
GRE or GMAT Scores
Criminal History/Disciplinary Information
Application Deadline,
Jan 10, 2025
Application Fee,
The nonrefundable $85 application fee is payable online via credit card.
