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Many employers like to hire mathematics majors because they are smart, they are hard-working, and they have shown that they can learn. However, in the 21st Century, many jobs require more technical knowledge than a typical undergraduate acquires. For this reason, employers tend to look first for graduates with masters degrees in mathematical disciplines such as
The Department of Mathematics is working out a number of "tracks" or "sequences" which make it easy to move on from an undergraduate major in mathematics to a masters degree in fields where graduates are in demand. There is some general information below. You can click on the links above to get more detailed information.
Usually students apply to a masters program (at Rutgers or elsewhere) in their senior year of college. Others apply after a period of employment. A Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) degree can usually be completed in 2 years of full-time graduate study. Part-time study is often permitted.
In an intensive sequence, students take extra work before graduating from college which can be transferred to the masters program. Students apply in their third undergraduate year. With careful planning, the masters degree can be earned in one year of full-time study after completion of the undergraduate degree.
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