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Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics & Data Science

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics & Data Science

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

On-Campus

Program

30 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tuition

$572-$780 Per Credit Hour

Low-Cost Textbooks

For All Students

Expand Your Career Options and Tackle Real-World Challenges

From finance to healthcare and engineering, applied mathematics is vital to our digital world and affects all aspects of our daily lives. The Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Data Science hones the competencies needed to excel in this interdisciplinary field by offering courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

Graduates gain skillsets that can be transferred across industries preparing them for a wide range of challenging and rewarding career options, including education, quantitative careers in government or industry, medical centers and consulting agencies.

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Career Outlook


Employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2022 to 2032.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mathematicians and statisticians work in any field that benefits from data analysis, including education, government, healthcare, and research and development.

They also conduct tests to determine the data’s validity and to account for possible errors. Some help write software code to analyze data more accurately and efficiently.

Job Titles Include:

  • Data Scientist
  • Mathematician
  • Statistician

EKU applied mathematics graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • Kentucky State Government
  • U.S. Census Bureau

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Fully accredited, brick-and-mortar university
  • EPSB approved
  • Graduate assistantships available
  • Free tutoring
  • Active student organization
  • Employment options available through our Mathematics and Statistics Tutoring Center

Tutoring & Support

Mathematics & Statistics Tutoring Center

The Mathematics and Statistics Tutoring Center offers comprehensive tutoring services to meet your needs. Schedule tutoring appointments, record your tutoring sessions and find helpful links on how to deal with math anxiety, test anxiety, developing study plans, finding out your learning style and practice tests for select courses.

Statistical Consulting Center

The Statistical Consulting Center (SCC) is a research support service that provides free statistical consulting services to fully affiliated faculty, staff, and students. It is staffed by statistics faculty, who are assisted by graduate students in the Applied Mathematics program.

Coffee Time Series

Coffee Time is a series of presentations geared toward students and designed to engage students and faculty in discussions of mathematical and statistical topics. Talks in the series are generally brief in order to allow time for questions and conversations afterward. Coffee and snacks are available before each presentation.

Colloquium

Gain insight into how applied mathematics is being used in the world around us via presentations by professors and other professionals.

Curriculum & Admission


The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at EKU has a committed and caring faculty and is dedicated to helping students in their pursuit of a degree in Mathematics, Data Science, or Statistics. We offer a variety of programs with options that help to tailor the degree you receive to your needs. Our curriculum includes a wide variety of course offerings, including seminars and graduate courses that advanced students can take as an undergraduate.

A minimum of 30 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 12 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

Clear admission to graduate standing will be granted to those students who have the following:

  • Scores of 144 or higher on the Verbal Reasoning portion and 147 or higher on the Quantitative Reasoning portion of the Graduate Record Exam. Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA’s of 3.0 or higher are exempt from the GRE requirement.
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
  • Prerequisites for the core courses. (For example, six hours of calculus and courses in linear algebra and statistics would be sufficient.) Applicants who do not have this preparation may be granted admission without the prerequisites but are required to take the courses needed to strengthen their backgrounds. Students seeking a change in Kentucky Teacher rank must have initial certification in secondary mathematics.

Enrolling & Advising Information


EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our enrollment advisor today.

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Robert Munafo

Enrollment Advisor

859-622-3101
robert.munafo@eku.edu

Student Stories & Features


  • Madeline Bentsen

    EKU Forensic Science Graduate
    The faculty was tough and fair, they wanted me to succeed and they pushed me to think critically and logically. However, they were very understanding and cared deeply for their students. They helped to prepare me for the field of forensics and helped me strengthen my weaknesses.
  • Brad Rich

    EKU Forensic Science Graduate
    The thing that I feel like many people, including myself, find surprising about the program is how encompassing it is. It’s not all chemistry or biology but also public speaking and critical thinking incorporated with mock trial and capstone that truly prepare you for the field of forensic science. After graduating I realized just how well I was prepared by the faculty in my program, making the transition from education to career seamless.
  • Madison High

    EKU Environmental and Applied Geology Graduate
    My degree provided me with the knowledge I needed to get a solid start to my career. I was able to get a job with the Kentucky Geological Survey within a few months of graduating and I am thrilled to be working for them. I also took the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology exam shortly after graduating and passed it on my first try.

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Contact Information

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Wallace Building
Room 313
4366 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-5942
Fax: 859-622-3051
mathstat@eku.edu