Mathematics, M.S.

Strength in numbers.

Mathematics is a fundamental science that helps drive innovation in a variety of industries. Whether you want a career in research and development, business and finance, or teaching, this program will help you meet your career goals.

With an advanced degree in this field, you will develop the ability to apply complex mathematical theories, computational techniques and algorithms to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business-related problems.

You will have many opportunities for research and hands-on experiences, with special opportunities to work with our top faculty on nation-leading research in the areas of bioinformatics, combinatorics, differential equations, algebra and mathematics education.

Degree Fit

This degree could be a good fit if you:

• Like to solve complex problems and puzzles
• Have strong reasoning skills
• Are able to identify, analyze and apply basic math principles to technical problems
• Have solid written and oral communication skills

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Financial analyst
• Computer programmer
• Engineer
• Insurance, business and financial consultant
• Security consultant
• Business technology, research and product development (develop new software, hardware, Internet applications or security and data management systems)
• Teacher
• Professor and researcher

Location

Moscow

Availability

Available On-Campus

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Careers:

• Financial analyst
• Computer programmer
• Engineer
• Insurance, business and financial consultant
• Security consultant
• Business technology, research and product development (develop new software, hardware, Internet applications or security and data management systems)
• Teacher
• Professor and researcher

Other:

• The program will help you meet your career goals.
• You will develop the ability to apply complex mathematical theories, computational techniques and algorithms to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business-related problems.

The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963

Overview

• Type: Public land-grant research university
• Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
• Campus Size: 1,585 acres
• Mascot: Joe Vandal
• Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference

Academics

U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:

• College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
• College of Art and Architecture
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Law
• College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
• College of Natural Resources
• College of Science.

Campus and Facilities

The Moscow campus features:

• Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
• Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
• Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
• Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .