Program Overview
What our M.S. in Mathematics can do for you
Boost your credentials with a convenient Master of Science in Mathematics from Northwest Missouri State University. Whether you are specializing your skillset as a math educator or advancing your career in a different field, our 100% online program enables you to achieve your next career milestone on your schedule.
Strengthen your understanding of higher mathematics with our rigorous, yet rewarding, program. Explore an overview of modern data analysis methods, including Statistical Machine Learning (SML), elementary statistical concepts and computer methods in statistics, classical number theory, engineering and statistical modeling problems, and abstract algebra.
According to Emsi Burning Glass, projected job growth for middle and high school math teachers is between 5% and 6% over the next ten years. Future proof your education career when you optimize your resumé with this versatile degree. Our M.S. in Mathematics online prepares you to lead as a math specialist in middle and high schools, teach dual credit classes, and instruct at community colleges.
In addition to education, this program equips you with essential tools for upper-level mathematics roles in computer systems design, scientific and technical consulting, corporate management, and depository credit intermediation. Earn your Master of Science in Mathematics online to meet the demand for trained mathematicians.
Graduates of the Master of Science in Mathematics online will be able to:
- Expand your knowledge in new areas of data analysis, machine learning and statistical science
- Analyze the relationships between variables and build statistical models to predict outcomes and support better decision-making
- Understand the strategies and methods of database data analysis to drive business decisions
- Gain the required advanced math credit to become certified to teach dual credit high school courses, or to teach math in a community college
- Expand your knowledge in new areas of data analysis, machine learning and statistical science
- Analyze the relationships between variables and build statistical models to predict outcomes and support better decision-making
- Understand the strategies and methods of database data analysis to drive business decisions
- Gain the required advanced math credit to become certified to teach dual credit high school courses, or to teach math in a community college
Expand your career opportunities to include:
- Secondary School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Operations Research Analyst
- Directors of Business Development
- Data Scientist
- Statistician
- Secondary School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Operations Research Analyst
- Directors of Business Development
- Data Scientist
- Statistician
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
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Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Learn about our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
Our Master of Science in Mathematics online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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M.S. – Mathematics | $391 | $1,173 | $11,730 |
Important Refund Information
2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Don’t forget these dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 1 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/21/24 | 10/11/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
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Admissions
Understand our time-saving admission process
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Master of Science in Mathematics online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
In addition to your online application, the following is required to complete your application:
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution or an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
- Documentation of one of the following:
- Option 1. A score of 2 on a writing assessment administered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be accepted. The writing assessment is not designed to test proficiency in a specific subject. It is rather a test to evaluate applicant’s abilities to critique, organize, and write a concise argument.
- Option 2. Students with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and a composite score of 280 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE General Test will be accepted.
All students must successfully complete a writing assessment before the end of their first semester. By completing the writing assessment for admission (Option 1) you will not need to re-take the assessment after admitted.
If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
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Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
Investigate the M.S. in Mathematics online curriculum
For the M.S. in Mathematics online, the curriculum is comprised of of nine courses worth 30 credit hours: 21 credit hours of required courses, 6 credit hours in Math electives, and 3 credit hours of other electives.
Top Public School
Northwest Missouri State University is #22 in U.S. News & World Report's "Top Public Schools, Regional Universities Midwest" rankings (2024)
Highly Qualified Faculty
100% of classes are taught by professionals, not graduate assistants
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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