Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026, United States

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy, in addition to the East St. Louis Center.

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Master of Science in 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?

Pure Mathematics Specialization

Required courses (6 hours): MATH 421, and MATH 450 or MATH 451

Electives (18 to 21 hours): Electives may be selected from 400- or 500-level MATH, STAT, or OR courses.

Thesis or research paper (3 to 6 hours): MATH 599 (Thesis) or MATH 595 (Special Project). Students in the pure mathematics specialization may substitute additional 500-level course work for the thesis or research paper to complete the 30-hour requirement for the degree. Students who select this course option must pass a comprehensive exam covering three 500-level MATH, STAT, or OR courses chosen jointly by the student and advisor.

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:  $93,000
  • Mathematician: $101,000 
  • Statistician: $75,000

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.

https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/math/ 

Graduate Applicants

Graduate student applicants who hold or require a non-immigrant student visa will be reviewed for appropriate academic requirements, English language proficiency, and adequate financial resources. Admission to the SIUE Graduate School requires that an applicant hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Eligibility for GRE/GMAT waivers are listed below. To apply to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement, applicants must contact the program director at CMISTestWaiverRequest@siue.edu to request the waiver. The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver rests with the program director and School of Business MIS admissions committee and is not guaranteed by meeting one or more below criteria. 

  • Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.

Application Materials

Once Approved for Admission:

All necessary documents can be uploaded via your application center. Only documents required for admission can be uploaded via your application center for review purposes. Do not mail materials to the department or program to which you are applying. Any additional supporting documents can be emailed to siueapps@siue.edu and will be added to your application.

Please note: If approved for admission by the academic department, you must submit official transcripts and test scores to our office before we can formally admit you and before we can issue an I-20 document to obtain a U.S. visa.

Please make sure your application is complete by the application deadline.

Submit official test scores using one of the codes below:

  • GRE: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
    • *Speech-language pathology applicants should note separate code for CSDCAS on the program website
  • GMAT: Institution code 3T9-CD-05
  • TOEFL: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • IELTS: Select SIUE from the institution list. Scanned score reports with TRF number can be uploaded through your self-service online application center.

Application Fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of $40 for all graduate programs. You may pay by Visa or MasterCard via the application center. A convenience fee of $1.10 is added for this service. You may also pay via wire transfer through your bank or debit card. Admitted students who decide to change their term of entry after submitting an application or being admitted will be required to submit a new application for the desired term. You may update the term of your application for the next two terms without another application fee. 

Tracking Your Application Status

You can track the status of your application via our application center using the same username and password you used to create the application.

We receive a high volume of applications and materials during the peak admission period (November-May). Please allow approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of your official academic records to process these documents and match them to your application in our system.

Once you submit your application, you will begin to receive email notifications regarding missing transcripts and other materials required. Make sure to check the email address you provided on the application. Please note that we do not send confirmation emails when materials have been received.

View Your Decision

Once our office refers your application to the department to which you have applied, it is up to the department to review your application for an admission decision. You will receive a letter informing you when a decision has been made. The length of time required to make a decision varies by the department/program, type of degree and the size of the applicant pool. 

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/graduate.shtml 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early.  Applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed, especially for highly competitive and popular programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM designated areas. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and once seats are filled for a particular program in a particular term, additional applicants will be denied admission. 

Transfer students: Later deadlines may apply for students who are currently in the United States on a valid student visa and wish to transfer to SIUE. Please contact the Office of International Admissions for more information.

The priority deadline for Spring 2024 has passed, SIUE will no longer accept undergraduate applications from students outside the U.S.  Many graduate programs have met capacity, and students applying for these program will be waitlisted.  Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fall semester to receive full consideration.

Fall Semester (August-December) - April 1(Priority Deadline) June 1(Deadline)
Spring Semester (January-May) - October 1(Priority Deadline) November 1(Deadline)

Prospective students should submit an application by the priority deadline to guarantee full consideration.  All STEM designated program applications will close at the priority deadline.  Applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be reviewed only if space remains available in the program of study. 

Note that all financial documents must be received within 15 days of the deadlines listed above for an I-20 to be issued.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/deadlines.shtml