Best Online Master’s in Mathematics in Texas

TexasOnlineCollege.com's 2021 Best Online Master's in Mathematics in Texas Badge Click to Download Badge

An online master’s in mathematics degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in mathematics, statistics, finance, engineering, or computer science. Busy students can earn the education they need online without disrupting their lives.

Finding a master’s in mathematics degree in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online master’s in mathematics degree prepares students for a wide range of careers requiring mathematical analysis, including mathematician, statistician, financial analyst, computer scientist, actuary, or civil engineer. Master’s degree students engage with advanced topics in the field, including history of mathematics, modern algebra, numerical analysis, and theory of functions and real variables. Most programs also include some form of thesis or research project.

At the national level, mathematicians and statisticians earn a median annual salary of $92,030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experienced professionals in Texas earn over $100,000 annually, and the job growth rate is over 43%, much faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Professionals licensure for mathematics careers is generally not required. However, industry-relevant certifications, such as through the Society of Actuaries (for actuaries), makes degree holders more attractive to potential employers.

Actuaries Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 21%
Annual Job Growth 2.8%
Average Wage (Mean):
$107,262
Entry Level Wage:
$63,705
Median Wage:
$93,664
Experienced Wage:
$129,041
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online master’s degree in mathematics in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online master’s degrees in mathematics offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for mathematics degrees.

Sort Schools By:

    1. University of Houston

      Houston, TX

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 46,148 (4% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 23
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $9,221 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
      Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MA - Mathematics 33 2-3 years
      See UH’s full list of online degrees!

    2. Sam Houston State University

      Huntsville, TX

      Program Score

      93

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 21,558 (17% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 72
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,536 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #5 Best Texas Online College#8 Most Affordable Texas Online College#3 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MA - Mathematics - Hybrid 36 2-3 years
      See SHSU’s full list of online degrees!

    3. West Texas A&M University

      Canyon, TX

      Program Score

      91

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 9,970 (34% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 59
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,135 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #10 Best Texas Online College#6 Most Affordable Texas Online College#5 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MS - Mathematics 30 2-3 years
      See WTAMU’s full list of online degrees!

    4. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      Edinburg, TX

      Program Score

      79

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 29,113 (9% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 41
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,132 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      MS - Mathematics 36 2-3 years
      See UTRGV’s full list of online degrees!

    Published: .


    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    We weren’t able to get all the data we needed for this institution. This score is based on the information they have reported.
     
    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.