Mathematics

Overview

How does a statistician design an experiment to test a new drug?
What is an efficient algorithm to solve a differential equation, and when does it work?
How do you determine a fair price for an annuity?
Given a complex network of nodes and edges, what is the shortest path from one vertex to another?
How can you teach problem solving in a diverse high school classroom?

With a graduate student-to-faculty ratio of two-to-one, our students receive personalized attention from faculty recognized for outstanding teaching and excellent research.

Program Format

The program can be completed through traditional daytime and evening courses.

What can I do with a degree in mathematics?

Professionals holding positions as mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries consistently rank their careers at the top of surveys on job satisfaction and security. And, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook in these fields remains strong with projected growth of 25% over the next 10 years. While salaries vary by field, employment type and education level, approximate median national salaries are as follows:

Actuary: $105,900
Mathematician: $108,100
Statistician: $95,500

Most professionals in the field of mathematics hold a master’s or doctoral degree, and our students are no exception. Our graduates have earned PhDs from prestigious universities across the country.

SIUE graduates are employed in government and corporate organizations, and hold positions with:

Humana
The Warranty Group
Synchrony Financial
NRG Energy
Boeing
National Personnel Records Center
U.S. Transportation Command
The FBI

A secondary education mathematics teaching focus is available with our Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in curriculum and instruction.

Hands-on Learning

Through the master’s thesis or master’s project, graduate students work one-on-one with a faculty member to explore an area of mathematics, statistics or operations research outside of the usual classroom coursework.

Mathematics and statistics faculty have also sponsored several students through grants. Opportunities are available for students to co-author papers with faculty and present their research at regional, national and international conferences.

Global Experience

With a diverse group of faculty members from China, Greece, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the United States, SIUE is an ideal place for an international student to receive individual attention from faculty members who will help propel them toward graduate school or their chosen career.