Continuing your education by earning a graduate degree in mathematics can lead to a range of career opportunities. Online master’s programs can also make graduate study more accessible for working professionals and students who cannot relocate for an on-campus degree.
Below are several options for an online master’s program in mathematics or a closely related quantitative field. Please note that this is an overall list, and you should identify the specific area of mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or quantitative finance that best matches your goals.
Top Online Mathematics Master’s Programs
1. Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university established in 1876. Its Engineering for Professionals division offers graduate programs designed for students who want flexible study options while continuing their careers.
The Engineering for Professionals program offers an MS in Applied and Computational Mathematics that can be completed online or in a hybrid format. The degree requires 10 courses, including core courses and electives. Students may choose an optional focus area, including applied analysis, information technology and computation, operations research, probability and statistics, or simulation and modeling.
Applicants should have prior coursework in single-variable and multivariable calculus, at least one mathematics course beyond multivariable calculus, and familiarity with a programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, R, or MATLAB. Applicants also submit a resume and a statement of purpose.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals lists the typical graduate course tuition, after the Dean’s support is applied, as $5,620 per three-credit graduate course. A 10-course program completed entirely at that rate would cost $56,200, not including any prerequisite courses or other fees.
2. Penn State University
This program is delivered by Penn State World Campus in partnership with Penn State’s Eberly College of Science. You can complete the 30-credit Master of Applied Statistics fully online in about two to five years, depending on whether you take one or two courses each semester.
During the program, you can expect to gain knowledge in a wide range of statistical application areas as well as practical skills that may help you advance your career. Topics include data mining, predictive analytics, biostatistics techniques, statistical consulting, R, Python, SAS, and statistical modeling.
Applications require transcripts, proof of English proficiency when applicable, three references, and a personal statement. GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, Penn State World Campus lists tuition for this program as $1,037 per credit for students taking 11 or fewer credits per semester, or $12,448 per semester for students taking 12 or more credits. For 2026–2027, the listed rate is $1,048 per credit for 11 or fewer credits, or $12,572 per semester for 12 or more credits.
3. University of Washington
This online master’s program is interdisciplinary and includes core courses such as “Introduction to Dynamical Systems & Chaos” and “Vector Calculus & Complex Variables.”
The University of Washington offers the MS in Applied and Computational Mathematics in both in-person and online formats. Students may complete the program full-time in one year or part-time in three years. The online format is designed for working professionals and students outside the Seattle area, with classes, readings, assignments, and discussions accessed online.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or another branch of science or engineering. They should also have coursework in calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical analysis or scientific computing. The online MS program admits for autumn entry, so applicants should check the department’s admissions page for the current deadline.
The program requires a minimum of 36 credits, although students complete an average of 42 credits. Based on the posted 2025–2026 rate of $1,134 per credit, minimum tuition for 36 credits is $40,824, excluding required fees, textbooks, software, and any future annual fee increases.
4. Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Columbia University was founded as King’s College in 1754. Its MS in Applied Mathematics is offered fully online through the Columbia Video Network, a distance education system established by Columbia Engineering in 1986.
The program requires 30 graduate points through Columbia Video Network. Students complete core courses and selected electives, including options in applied mathematics, computer science, industrial engineering and operations research, mechanical engineering, materials science, and electrical engineering. Applied Mathematics master’s students must also complete the zero-credit APMA E6100 Research Seminar before graduation.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Columbia lists a minimum GPA of 3.0, optional GRE general test scores, three recommendation letters, transcripts, a resume, and a personal professional statement among the requirements.
Columbia Video Network lists tuition at $2,700 per point for the current posted rates. It estimates the total cost of an MS program of 10 courses at $85,055, including course fees and other listed fees.
5. University of York
The University of York in the UK offers an online MSc in Mathematical Finance designed to build skills for careers in the financial sector and help students adapt to new developments in the field.
Taught entirely online, this master’s program can take 18 months on the fast stream or 36 months on the standard stream. It has two start dates each year, in September and February. The program is based on the campus-taught equivalent and includes regular one-to-one online tutorials and supervisory sessions.
For 2026–2027, the program costs £9,020 per stage. The MSc is made up of three stages: Certificate, Diploma, and Dissertation. This means the full tuition cost is £27,060, based on the current listed fee per stage.
6. The Open University UK
- Degree Offered: MSc in Mathematics
The Open University offers a distance-learning MSc in Mathematics for students who want to deepen their knowledge of pure and applied mathematics through modules in areas such as calculus of variations, analytic number theory, coding theory, and other advanced topics.
The program is taught by distance learning and requires 180 credits. Students choose one 30-credit core module, 120 credits of option modules, and a 30-credit dissertation module. The current listed length is three years part-time, with an October 2026 start date.
Applicants should normally have at least a 2:2 honors degree in mathematics or a 2:1 honors degree in a subject with high mathematical content. The Open University lists the total fee for the qualification at current prices as £9,300–£9,350 for students in England, depending on module choices. Fees are valid for modules starting before July 31, 2027 and typically increase annually.
7. Colorado State University
Colorado State University Online currently lists an Applied Statistics M.A.S. under its College of Natural Sciences online graduate degrees. This program is a quantitative, math-related online master’s degree with specializations in Data Science or Statistical Science.
The program is delivered online through CSU’s learning management system. Students are not required to attend class at a set time, which allows them to fit coursework around their schedules. Full-time students may complete the program in less than a year, while part-time students can complete it in two to four years.
Applicants should have a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university, three semesters of calculus, a course in linear algebra, at least one undergraduate statistics course, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. GRE scores are not required. Math Entrance Exam scores are recommended for applicants who have not taken the required prerequisites within the past 10 years.
The program requires 30 credits. CSU Online lists tuition at $860 per credit, so tuition for 30 credits is $25,800, excluding any additional fees or costs.
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