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Mathematics and Statistics

Announcements

Upcoming 300/400 Level Course Offerings 
Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Courses include Numerical Analysis; Abstract Algebra; Real Analysis; Methods of Applied Mathematics; and Financial Mathematics. View full details.


Change in Statistics Course Prefix
The statistics courses in the Mathematics Department will now have an STA prefix instead of MTH. Please look for this when scheduling your courses.


Outstanding Achievement and Performance Award
May 2, 2025
Elaine Chuha was awarded the 2025 Cleveland State University Outstanding Achievement and Performance Staff Award. See award details.


Provost Service Award
Dr. Sandra Chincholkar was awarded the 2025 Provost Service Award.


Textbook Hero Award 
Dr. Sara Froehlich was awarded the 2025 Michael Schwartz Library and SGA Textbook Hero Award, awarded annually to encourage and reward faculty for their work to reduce textbook costs for CSU students. See award details.


Golden Apple Award
Dr. Shawn Ryan was awarded a 2025 Golden Apple Award, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of the dedicated faculty and staff and their positive impact on CSU students. See award details.


CSU Student wins Undergraduate Summer Research Award (USRA)
Student Darren Gerrity, advised by Dr. Ivan Soprunov, won a 2025 USRA Best Poster Award for best student research. See award details.


Department News

Math & Stats Assoc. Professor Named Fulbright Scholar

Distinction takes associate professor of Mathematics to Colombia in 2023 to further statistical analysis of health-related data

Sandra Milena Hurtado Rúa, Ph.D. is the latest...

Mathematics' Alex Hoover Publishes Two New Biology-focused Articles

 Dr. Alexander Hoover, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has published two new articles related to his research in mathe...

Carol Phillips Bey - Dean's Dialogue

Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Director of the NSF Funded CSU Math Corps discusses the program with COSHP Dean Meredith Bond in the Dean's Dialogue (2018).

Hiram López Valdez featured in Lathisms

Lathisms 2020, a website showcasing contributions of Latinx and Hispanic mathematicians during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15) has Assistant Professor Hiram López Valde...

Math Assistant Professor H. López Valdez awarded NSF Grant

Assistant Professor Hiram López Valdez (Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics) was award an NSF Grant for $247,013 for "Collaborative Research: Evaluation Codes, Duals, and Applic...

Math/Stats at a Glance

Upcoming Math 300/400 course offerings

including courses in Abstract Algebra; Real Analysis; Financial Mathematics; and 
Methods of Applied Mathematics for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

25+ dedicated Math/Stats faculty

Full-time professors committed to student success and the discovery of new 
knowledge. Faculty are also actively engaged in cutting-edge research

The Math Learning Center

Free mathematics tutoring, homework assistance, and exam preparation open to 
all students. 

Operation STEM Program

Operation STEM is a student success initiative designed to recruit, assist, and retain 
students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Where our Graduates Work in Northeast Ohio

Our graduates with a Mathematics degree are entering one of today's top career fields and building successful careers at leading companies in Northeast Ohio and across the U.S, including:

  • Progressive
  • American Greetings
  • KeyBank
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • PNC Bank
  • Farmers Insurance
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Career Outlook

$121,680 

Mathematician Median Salary in 20241

$103,300 

Statistician Median Salary in 20242

$125,770 

Actuary Median Salary in 20243

Contact Info

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Mathematics & Statistics
2121 Euclid Ave., MTH
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Rhodes Tower (RT)
1860 E. 22nd Street, Rm. 1515

Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.4680
mathematics@csuohio.edu