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Mathematics Master's Degree

Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics

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The Master of Arts in Mathematics at UT Permian Basin is designed for students seeking a flexible, rigorous graduate degree that deepens theoretical understanding while opening doors to careers in teaching, research, data science, and beyond. Whether you’re preparing for doctoral study or expanding your qualifications for the workplace, this master’s in mathematics builds the skills to lead in a variety of STEM fields.

 

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Admission Requirements – M.A. in Mathematics

Criteria Regular Admission Conditional Admission
Bachelor’s Degree Required – from an accredited college or university Required – from an accredited college or university
GPA Requirement 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credit hours 2.75–2.99 in the last 60 credit hours
Math Background Undergraduate degree in mathematics (Mathematics track) or 12+ hours of upper-level math courses (Education track) Reviewed on a case-by-case basis; leveling plan may be required for those with inadequate math background
Letters of Recommendation Two letters required (at least one from a STEM professor) OR GRE scores Two letters recommended; GRE scores may be required to strengthen the application
Course Prerequisites B or better in either MATH 4315 (Algebraic Structures) or MATH 4360 (Intermediate Analysis) Same requirement applies; academic history will be evaluated to determine preparedness
GRE (Optional) May substitute for recommendation letters; entrance score calculated as (GPA x 267) + (GRE Quant x 5.23), minimum total = 1600 May be required if GPA or academic preparation is borderline
Leveling Coursework Not required if background is sufficient Required if admitted with academic gaps; must be completed before full admission
Ongoing Academic Standards Must maintain good standing as a graduate student Must maintain required CGPA and fulfill any conditions outlined by the program to transition from conditional to regular admission