Program Availability
The Master of Arts and Master of Science in Mathematics at Indiana State University are open to eligible U.S. and international students who satisfy admission requirements. Both degrees are earned 100 percent online.
Why Earn a Mathematics Graduate Degree at Indiana State?
Mathematics graduate degrees at Indiana State University are designed to support career goals including research, artificial intelligence, finance, statistics, teaching, and more.
Learn from Our Excellent Faculty
Faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences participate in interdisciplinary research, often alongside students, and they regularly present findings at conferences. Our faculty’s areas of academic interest include the teaching of mathematics, dynamical systems, machine learning, differential equations, probability, statistics, and algebra.
Small online class sizes allow you to work one-on-one with your professors and collaborate with classmates on projects and interactive learning activities.
What You’ll Learn in the Mathematics MA Program
The Master of Arts in Mathematics is geared toward either high school teachers seeking to become certified to teach dual credit courses, or for those wishing to teach mathematics at the college level.
The Mathematics MA features 36 credit hours of coursework in areas including algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics, and instructional strategies in teaching mathematics.
This program concludes with a culminating experience involving a research project in a specific area of mathematics or the teaching of mathematics.
What You’ll Learn in the Mathematics MS Program
The Master of Science in Mathematics is ideal for students interested in advancing their STEM career, expanding their knowledge of statistics, analysis, abstract algebra, and mathematical modeling, or in eventually pursuing a doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field.
The Mathematics MS features 33 credit hours of coursework in areas including abstract algebra, number theory, complex variables, numerical analysis, mathematical modeling, probability, statistics, dynamical systems, graph theory, differential equations, and related elective courses.
This program concludes with a culminating experience involving a research project in a specific area of mathematics.
Career Possibilities for Mathematics Graduates
Mathematics graduate students from Indiana State University are prepared for careers in statistics, actuarial science, mathematical modeling, cryptography, and teaching. Major employers of mathematicians include the National Security Agency, Department of Defense, federal and state governments, and private sector industries such as airline, computer, pharmaceutical, research and testing services, educational services, security and commodity exchanges, public relations services, finance, insurance, and public utilities.
Admission Requirements and Instructions
Enrollment is accepted year-round for the Mathematics MA and MS programs. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Note: Applicants with deficiencies may be granted conditional admission.
International students must submit satisfactory Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or equivalent proof of English language proficiency.
Admission Requirements
All students seeking admission to the Mathematics MA or MS program must apply to be accepted as a graduate student by Indiana State University.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must satisfy one of the following GPA requirements:
- Have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 in all undergraduate coursework;
- Have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework;
- Have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the applicant’s major field of study; or
- Have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores or scores from other standardized examinations are not required, although applicants may, at their discretion, submit test scores for consideration.
Important: The Department of Mathematics welcomes applications from students who have previously specialized in related subject areas and who show promise of sustained and self-disciplined work in mathematics. Students not meeting all requirements for admission may be admitted conditionally and allowed to make up deficiencies.
How to Apply
Apply online through our Centralized Application System (CAS) for the College of Arts & Sciences. Begin your application process here.
Submit official transcripts for all undergraduate coursework at the time of your application. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@bongobaystudios.com. (Students who have previously attended Indiana State University need not send those transcripts, as we already have access to them.)
International students must submit academic records from every secondary and post-secondary institution attended. You might be required to submit additional documentation to ensure full evaluation.
- Upload relevant pages (picture info) from your passport or government-issued ID.
- Meet the University requirements for English proficiency. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. In order to be considered for admission, applicants must have test scores sent directly from the testing center to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
- Provide proof of financial support if an admission is received.
- See additional important information about applying as an international student.
Applications for the MA and MS Mathematics programs are accepted year-round. Timely submission of admission requirements is recommended.
Next Steps
Once admitted, you will receive a notification from the University and will be provided your University ID number, which is needed to activate your University username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important services, including e-mail and University announcement