Appalachian State University
Mathematics: Master of Arts (MA)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
December 1
Summer Session I Admission
April 1, priority deadline is March 15
Fall Admission
July 1, priority deadline is March 15
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: GRE (exam waiver available)
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
On campus and online
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Add to your career prospects.
Mathematics plays an essential part in every area of modern technology. Recognizing the diverse and significant role of this field, App State’s Master of Arts in Mathematics is designed to prepare you to teach mathematics and impart its importance to the next generation.
You will receive a foundation in pedagogical issues concerning collaborative learning, assessment strategies and technology in the classroom. With coursework tailored to your career goals and interests, App State’s program provides a gateway to a multitude of in-demand careers and entrance to top Ph.D. programs.
App State’s master’s degree in Mathematics is also offered fully online — learn more by visiting App State Online.
$104,000+
Median annual salary of mathematicians and statisticians nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2025.
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Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Math teacher – high school level
- Math instructor/professor – college-level
- Applications Developer
- Business Analyst
- Data Research and Analytics Consultant
- Financial Consultant
- Information Systems Engineer
- Mathematician
Employers
- Alexander Central High School
- Asheboro High School
- Asheville-Buncombe Community College
- Catawba Valley Community College
- Chase Middle School, Forest City, NC
- Columbia State Community College
- Horry Georgetown Technical College
- James Madison University
- Mars Hill University
- Newton-Conover High School
- Virginia Western Community College
- Western Piedmont Community College
- Wilkes Community College
- AT&T
- Hawkes Learning Systems
- MaxPoint Interactive
- Military Intelligence
- U.S. Census Bureau
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