Mathematics Masters Degree

Master of Science in Mathematics

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The demand for people trained in mathematics will continue to grow because of the central role of the field in science, engineering, health and business.

The Master of Science in Mathematics is designed to provide a deeper understanding of both theoretical and applied mathematics. Graduates of this program may pursue a variety of careers, including working as an actuary or analyst, computational modeler or data scientist, and teaching secondary school mathematics. This degree is also an ideal stepping stone towards a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Admissions Requirements

In addition to meeting the College of Graduate Studies requirements for admission, we expect that applicants to the MS in Mathematics have:

• A demonstrated mathematical background that includes coursework in multivariate calculus and linear algebra. 
• A baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, data science or other area of science.
• Scores for the GRE submitted with the application. 

Applicants who do not meet the requirements above may be admitted on a probationary basis, subject to removing deficiencies during the first year of graduate study. 

Careers with a Mathematics Master's Degree

Graduates utilize their skills in logical reasoning, analysis, modeling, and simulation.  This skill set translates well to employers who seek highly trained professionals, making them competitive candidates in the job market.

CSU graduates can expect to find myriad employment opportunities in roles such as:

• Academic researcher or professor
• Data scientist
• Quantitative analyst
• Financial analyst
• Actuary
• Teacher
• UX Researcher

Recent graduates have obtained full-time jobs at top companies such as Progressive, Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland Clinic and the Lerner Research Institute, Interstate Auto Insurance, Key Bank, PNC, Cleveland Federal Reserve.

Our program also prepares students to successfully pursue doctoral studies after earning their master's degree.

Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe in a cost-effective, accessible education that does not compromise on excellence. That is why Cleveland State's MS in mathematics is one of the most affordable programs offered in the state of Ohio.

In addition to traditional forms of aid, such as student loans and scholarships, we offer graduate assistantships and tuition grants to qualified students. 

To learn more about available opportunities, please contact the Mathematics and Statistics Department Graduate Program Director. We also suggest students review our roadmap to financial aid to discover more about applying for financial assistance.