MS

Mathematics

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT)

A student writes an equation with expo marker on a white board.

Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

18-36 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield University's Master's Degree Program in Mathematics is designed for students who have a strong undergraduate background in mathematics or a related field, or evidence of an ability to think precisely and quantitatively at the level necessary for graduate work in mathematics.

What You'll Learn and Do

Develop a personal course of study

The strength of our faculty allows our students to develop individualized programs of study in consultation with a faculty advisor that relates to the student’s background, interests, and personal goals.

Get a Master’s degree with your time off

Our MS in Mathematics program caters mostly to working adults. To accommodate this, classes mostly meet one evening per week during the fall and spring semesters and are available in the summer, as well.

Open yourself up to the benefits of being a Stag

Fairfield’s programs are nationally ranked while its faculty is nationally recognized. Graduates with an MS in mathematics will benefit from the tightly-knit Fairfield community in future professional opportunities.

Build on your love of mathematics

Our program caters to students in many different situations, including, but not limited to, teachers at the middle, high school, and two-year college levels, business professionals whose work is quantitative, IT, and software professionals, those who deal with and analyze data, students desiring solid preparation for entrance into a doctoral program, and those who are simply attracted by the beauty of mathematics.

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Course Requirements

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Learn From Industry Experts

The faculty members in Fairfield’s MS in Mathematics program hail from a variety of highly-regarded institutions with diverse backgrounds. Their expertise is translated to students through classroom instruction and opportunities for hands-on experience.

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Mark Demers
Director, Graduate Program in Mathematics | Professor, Mathematics

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Science degree in mathematics.

Admission Requirements

Tuition & Costs

Financial Aid

Career Outlook

The combination of these outstanding professors and the small class sizes offered has exposed me to individuals passionate about deepening their understanding of mathematics and eager to progress in the field. Ultimately, this program has fostered an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics within me beyond what I could have imagined.

Employment

Recent Employers

  • Monroe Public Schools
  • QuEST Engineering
  • Noble Americas
  • Fairfield Prep
  • IBM
  • Columbia University
  • Strategas Securities, LLC
  • Depaul University
  • EDR, Inc.

Job Fields

  • Education - Middle School, Secondary School, and Community College
  • Engineering
  • Finance and economics
  • Actuarial science
  • Business forecasting
  • Biomathematics

I have felt secure in my program and felt that the knowledge I have gained has really helped me. The professors want you to succeed and if you enjoy the applications of mathematics, they will find a way to help you in your pursuit of knowledge.

- Amna Haider MS'25

Graduate Certificate Programs

Fairfield University also offers a four-course Certificate in Financial Mathematics as well as Applied Statistics. Each program is designed with the busy professional in mind and combines individual attention, a deeply committed faculty, and a focus on the whole person to meet you where you are and give you the skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee.

Applicants should have completed a Calculus sequence, Linear Algebra, and an introduction to proof-writing course at the undergraduate level. Applicants who have not completed this coursework should contact the Program Director, Dr. Mark Demers, to discuss an individualized plan of study.

The GREs are not required. We do look closely at your academic record and other application materials. Generally, we like to see that you have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. If your GPA is lower than 3.0 but you would like us to consider your application, you may include with your application a statement that explains your GPA and why you are confident you will be able to maintain the required 3.0 GPA in your graduate studies.

Our programs are designed to accommodate students who want to attend part-time because most of our students are working at least part-time. Some of our students attend full-time, however.

Courses are offered during 4 semesters per year: fall, spring, summer 1, and summer 2. During the fall and spring semesters, most courses are offered in the evenings from 6:30 – 9 p.m. once a week.

Our classes are small, with 10-15 students per class.

No, but you need a significant number of undergraduate credits in mathematics including at least a year of calculus.

The program can be completed in two academic years.

For admission information, contact gradadmis@fairfield.edu. For information about the program, contact Mark Demers, Program Director.

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