Master of Science in Mathematics
Western Illinois University

Program Details

Get ready for a career in business, industry, or government via a different pathway with this online master’s in mathematics. It is an alternative to traditional programs. It also serves as a stepping stone toward a doctoral degree.  

The curriculum combines core courses and a range of specialized focus area courses. All students receive solid graduate-level training in analysis, computational mathematics, and statistics. Then students choose an area of focus either in a single field within mathematics or in a discipline related to mathematics. Some of the options covered include:

  • Applied mathematics
  • Pure mathematics
  • Data science
  • Computer science
  • Teaching of mathematics

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Illinois University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)