Mathematics Program

One of the most lucrative careers might be to become an actuary.

Actuaries use mathematics to determine financial ramifications of risk, often work for insurance companies, typically have high salaries, often enjoy a great work/life balance, and have historically had stable job security. In 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports the median Actuary's salary to be over $110,000; furthermore, the number of positions in the field is expected to grow 18% faster than the average. Though it can be tough to become an actuary, some of our alumni have successfully matriculated into the field of actuarial science, and our new undergraduate Actuarial Science subplan can help students prepare for actuarial exams.

Almost every state needs more mathematics teachers. To become a certified public-school mathematics teacher in Texas, one thing you will need to do is pass the TExES (mathematics content) exam. Fortunately, our program worked with the College of Education to develop two bachelor’s degree plans which lead to a traditional teaching certificate. The mathematics coursework required for these degrees will help prepare students to pass the TExES and become highly qualified teachers!

Aside from these specific careers, students who earn mathematics degrees will be well-trained to excel in almost any Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM) field. Undergraduate students have flexibility to take many different upper-level general electives to tailor around their own specialization or personal preference. In addition, serious students have the opportunity to apply for the Mathematics Scholar's Plan, which provides a pathway for students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in 5 years.

In addition to the standard MS in Mathematics, graduate students could choose to specialize with our subplans, including: Computational and Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Education. Regardless of the choices you make, you will work with faculty that are distinguished in teaching, research, and service to our campus community.

• How to Apply as a Freshman Student
• How to Apply as a Transfer Student
• How to Apply as an International Student

• Math M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Requirements:
    • GRE is waived but may be submitted if GPA is less than 3.0. Scores will then need to be Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative)
  • Foundation Courses: Lineal Algebra, Differential Equations, Advanced Calculus
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Math; Students with other degrees may apply if undergraduate course work includes a substantial number of advanced credit hours in math courses.

• How to Apply as a Graduate Student
• How to Apply as an International Graduate Student