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Master’s Degree in Mathematics (MAT and MS)

Gain Advanced Skills and Licensure: Earn a Master’s in Mathematics

Find the Math Master's program that fits your needs. We offer an evening MAT degree aimed at secondary education teachers seeking professional licensure or additional coursework with an emphasis on pedagogy, as well as a daytime MS degree designed to impart advanced mathematical training in preparation for PhD programs or quantitative careers in government, industry, and education.

Bridgewater State University’s master’s degree in mathematics degree is designed for aspiring teachers and educational professionals who want to gain greater knowledge and skills, make a more meaningful impact in the field and earn professional licensure. In conjunction with BSU’s Department of Secondary Education and Department of Mathematics, our MAT degree in mathematics will expose you to various models of instruction and their impact on students, giving you the expertise to become a teacher-leader in Massachusetts and beyond.

BSU also offers an MS in Mathematics that will provide you with a sound understanding of important mathematical concepts and the tools needed to understand and apply mathematics in the world. Depending on your aspirations, the degree can be tailored to prepare you for PhD programs in mathematics and related fields or a career in high-demand technical sectors such as insurance, engineering, finance, and medicine. It can also serve educators looking to advance their licensure while opening up additional options like teaching at two-year colleges.

Master’s in Mathematics Program Highlights

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Learn from experts in mathematics and teaching

Faculty in BSU’s mathematics programs have extensive teaching and research experience. Our professors work in a variety of areas of pure and applied mathematics, including combinatorics, number theory, harmonic analysis, math modeling, and data science. You will have the chance to join their research or pursue a project of your own.
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An affordable way to advance your degree

At BSU, our tuition is among the most affordable in Massachusetts and is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. We also offer paid graduate assistant and quantitative fellow positions for students in our master’s degree in mathematics programs.
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Pursue an MAT education on your schedule

Coursework in the Math MAT is offered in a variety of formats — in person and online, as well as during the evenings. You can complete your degree as a part-time student or go full-time and finish in as little as two years. 

Take coursework in a small learning environment

When comparing programs, you’ll be hard pressed to find a master’s in mathematics with smaller classes than BSU. In fact, you’ll rarely have a class with more than 10 graduate students.

A program with state-of-the-art facilities

In-person coursework for all our mathematics programs are held in the high-tech Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center. You’ll find that our research and teaching laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge learning technology.

Personalized academic guidance and career support

All master’s degree in mathematics students have a dedicated faculty adviser who will work with you throughout the MAT education or MS program. Your adviser will not only answer coursework questions, but they’ll also help you with internships, research projects and your career search.

Program of Study for Master’s in Mathematics

Bringing together both practice and theory, BSU’s master’s degree in mathematics exposes you to a variety of topics in mathematics and math education. Throughout your MAT education coursework, you will:

  • Build advanced skills and deeper knowledge in mathematics
  • Develop advocacy and leadership competencies
  • Gain a deeper understanding of instruction and assessment techniques

Unlike other master’s in mathematics programs, at BSU, you will gain a broad-based mathematics education. After taking five MAT education core courses, you will also have the opportunity to gain greater expertise through electives in algebra, analysis, applied math and statistics or geometry and finite math.

Through the MS in Mathematics program you will:

  • Gain fluency with foundational math concepts and abstract thinking in core areas of mathematics.
  • Communicate arguments and proofs effectively, in both oral and written form.
  • Be well-trained to work in education, government, or the private sector or to enter a doctoral program in pure or applied math.

Admission Requirements and Program Details

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Program details from 2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Rachel Stahl

Graduate Degrees Related to BSU’s Mathematics Programs

If you’re thinking about a master’s in mathematics, you may also be interested in the following graduate programs at BSU:

Master of Science in Computer Science

“When I first qualified for my mathematics teaching license, I struggled to find the right job. That’s why I enrolled in BSU’s MAT teaching program — to boost my resume. At BSU, I developed and gained important skills to become an excellent teacher and am grateful for my experience.”
Sean Murdoch, ’16 MAT Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher, Madison Academic Charter High School

Careers in Mathematics

BSU’s MAT teaching program leads to a professional teaching license in Massachusetts. Some of our graduates go on to pursue educational leadership and doctorate degrees from top mathematics programs.

The MS in mathematics program prepares students for an array of career options, including highly skilled positions in government, engineering, medicine, finance, insurance as well as education.

Jobs in mathematics are expected to continue to grow

28%

over the next decade — much faster than nearly any other profession, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Graduate Funding Opportunities

The College of Graduate Studies provides various opportunities for graduate students to receive funding while working towards their degrees. Appointments are competitive and are determined by undergraduate and/or graduate grade point averages, pertinent experience, educational preparation and interviews. For information on assistantships, fellowships and conference funding awards, please visit our Graduate Funding Opportunities page.

The Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics is eligible for unsubsidized student loans and applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For more specific questions, please visit the Financial Aid Office website or contact them directly at finaid@bridgew.edu.

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Graduate Viewbook

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Cost of Attending

Bridgewater offers competitive tuition and fees for graduate students both in and out of state.

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Graduate Events

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