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I'm not entirely sure that this is the right medium for this question, so feel free to close it at will.

I'm basically wondering where there are some strong programs to get a masters in mathematics. While finding a list of these isn't so difficult, I'm aware that some of them serve mainly to help those whose undergraduate math education is a little weak to be a PhD candidate. I'm going to assume (perhaps wrongfully) that I'm not in that category. So my question is this: Assuming I'm qualified to pursue a PhD in mathematics, but am slightly uneasy about a five year commitment, which abbreviated graduate school options are available to me?

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    Are you looking worldwide or locally? If locally, where are you located/searching?2012-07-14
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    "Five year commitment"? At least in the U.S. entering graduate students do not sign on such a commitment with their own blood. The PhD program includes MS as a subset, and if a student decides to stop at some point after getting MS, it's their decision.2012-07-14
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    @mixedmath sincerest apologies for what clearly offended you, sir. I have done quite a bit of research, but most of the masters programs don't admit to being more "rehab"-based. It's only through people in the know that I've been able to discern very few that seem to fit my needs.2012-07-14
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    @LeonidKovalev I am aware of that, but stating that I'll probably leave after my masters isn't something I'd want to write on a PhD application, nor would I wish to deceive the admission's people.2012-07-14
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    @Thomas I'm open to going abroad, but I'd prefer to stay in the U.S. Within the U.S., I haven't too many preferences, just that I'd probably want a more city-esque experience. Right now, I'm at Cornell.2012-07-14
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    There are some applied-math MPS programs, for example at MSU (and at Cornell for that matter). Another reasonable option is to pursue MS in math and in comp sci simultaneously; this may be more marketable than an MS in math alone. An obvious unknown factor is what you want this degree for.2012-07-14
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    @LeonidKovalev I guess I should have stated that in my original formulation of the question. I'm more into the pure stuff, and I'm looking to get a taste of research level mathematics. I have a feeling academia is where I'd like to be (not that I'm feasibly qualified), but methinks I'd rather acclimate myself than jump in head first.2012-07-14

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