MS Mathematics at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Gain the analytical skills you need to work as a mathematician in industry or teach math at junior and community colleges, all at one of the premier centers in the Southeast for research in mathematics. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment for graduate studies. This degree is for those who seek a broad, thorough training in mathematics to work in industry, especially research opportunities, and for those intending to teach at the junior/community college level.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Broad coursework builds the skills you need for your career. Explore courses in algebra, calculus, statistics and geometry as taught at the secondary level, as well as the basic elements of group theory, ring theory and real analysis. Demonstrate teaching proficiency.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Teacher, Data Scientist, Researcher, Research Analyst, Aerospace Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): For admission into the M.S., M.A., or Ph.D. degree programs, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution and should have an undergraduate foundation in mathematics equivalent to that of a major in mathematics at the University of South Carolina. At a minimum, this should include a course in abstract algebra (equivalent to MATH 546 ) and one in advanced calculus (equivalent to MATH 554 ). A one year sequence in each is desirable. A minimum B (3.0) average in all college-level math courses is required for full admission. Applicants should submit an official transcript from each school or college previously attended, and at least two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their abilities in mathematics. Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the iBT TOEFL exam. The minimum score for...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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