Overview

The 33-credit MA in Mathematics at West Chester University includes a core curriculum (18-credits) with the opportunity for focused study through electives.

Key facts

Elective courses helps our students to prepare for positions in actuarial science, computer science, operations research, biomathematics, cryptography, education at the high school or community college level, research, economics, environmental mathematics, geophysical mathematics, air traffic control operations, photogrammetry, and many more.

Each student completes a capstone experience in the form of either a thesis or an oral comprehensive exam. A thesis is recommended for students who would like to pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics or a related field, or be employed as a research mathematician.

Careers and opportunities

Mathematics opens the doors to many promising careers and teaches patience, discipline, and systematic problem-solving skills. In addition, most high-earning college degrees all have a common element namely mathematics.

Not only do many professions and majors (engineering, doctors, physics, nurses, computer science, actuarial science, etc.) require courses in mathematics, but the analytical and problem-solving skills students learn in mathematics can apply to all disciplines.

There are an unlimited number of job opportunities for our graduates with an MS in Mathematics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algebra

Real Analysis

Geometry

Topology

Algebraic Topology

Mathematical Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

All applications are submitted electronically. Apply online today

There is a $50 application fee paid via application website.

Applicants are required to submit evidence of English Language Proficiency. This may be done through submission of TOEFL iBT score (minimum of 80), IELTS academic test score (minimum of 6.5), Duolingo English Test (scores 105+), or completion of an English Language Service (ELS) program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Out-of-State

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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