Mathematics
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Prepare for a professional career in industry, a mathematics-based field, teaching (community college and above) or for advancement to doctoral studies. During the program, you will master logical reasoning, analytical and critical thinking and quantitative skills. You will also develop a deep understanding of graduate-level mathematical theory. Graduates will be ready to creatively apply mathematics to real-world problems, particularly those in the health and life sciences and data analysis.
- Program Type: Master's
- Academic Unit: School of Science and Engineering
- Standard credit hours: 30
- Delivery Mode: In-person
- Typical Program Length: 2-4 years
- Typical Course Load: 1-4 per semester
- Estimated Program Cost: $16,140
- * All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate. Learn more about tuition and financial aid.
Why UMKC
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After Graduation
A master's degree in mathematics can lead to diverse career opportunities in fields such as data science, actuarial science, finance and research. Professionals with advanced mathematical training are in high demand as industries increasingly rely on data analysis and quantitative reasoning. Graduates can pursue roles in areas like analytics, financial modeling, operations research and machine learning, all of which require strong problem-solving and statistical skills.
Potential careers
- Data scientist
- Financial analyst
- Insurance professional
- Mathematics teacher
Where our students work
- H&R Block
- Federal Reserve Bank
- IQVIA
- Lockton
- Johnson County Community College
$111,786
Median salary/year
* Based on data from Lightcast.io for Data Scientists (15-2051.00)
Potential Courses
Differential Equations
This course is an introduction to the qualitative theory and applications of ordinary differential equations (ODE). The presentation of the course will be a blend of fundamental theory and examples.
Mathematical Methods in Data Science
This course provides a rigorous introduction to the important role of mathematics in modern data science. Topics include high-dimensional space, best-fit subspaces, spectral and singular value decompo…
Numerical Linear Algebra
This course covers the fundamentals of numerical linear algebra, including error analysis, solving systems of linear equations, solutions of nonlinear equations, the least-squares problems and approxi…
Optimization
This course is an introduction to the analysis and applications of optimization algorithms. Students will learn various optimization problems, including their formulation, convergence analysis, implem…
Related Programs and Pathways
How to Apply
- Gather your materials
- Official transcripts
- Names and locations of previous college(s) and dates you attended
- Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable)
- Complete the online application
- $45 for domestic graduate students or $75 for international graduate students
- Check admissions requirements
Some programs have specific admission requirements or may require minimum scores on graduate admissions tests.
Request information to have an admissions counselor contact you about the specific requirements for this program.
Application Dates
Fall Semester priority deadline
Apply by: March 1
To be considered for graduate teaching assistant positions
Spring Semester priority deadline
Apply by: Oct. 15
To be considered for graduate teaching assistant positions
Fall Semester standard deadline
Apply by: June 15
Classes begin in August
Spring Semester standard deadline
Apply by: Nov. 15
Classes begin in January
Estimated Tuition Per Semester
$4,842
Resident Rate
(per semester)
$7,263
Midwest Student Exchange Program
(per semester)
$12,155
Nonresident Rate
(per semester)
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