The Mathematical Sciences department teaches diverse quantitative skills through its junior/senior level program of 61 semester hours, or through the math minor.
The Mathematical Sciences program is designed to meet the ever-increasing demands for diverse quantitative skills and offers the following opportunities of study:
Mathematical Sciences, B.A.
Mathematical Sciences Minor
Students in the UIS Mathematical Sciences Program are part of a community. They connect with each other and with the faculty and staff through online communication, phone, or face to face.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply algorithms, check the reasonableness of solutions and communicate the reasoning and results in coherent English.
- Formulate mathematical models, or apply mathematical theorems, check the reasonableness of solutions and communicate the reasoning and results in coherent English.
- Apply mathematical reasoning to solve problems, test conjectures and examine the validity of the arguments involved.
- Able to represent and describe random phenomena through mathematical models and make statistical decisions.
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Tuition & Aid
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Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$10,035/yr*
Online
$11,580/yr*
Based on 120 credit hours over 4 years.
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product o
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Median Annual Wage
$133,660
Wage Range
$63,300 – $286,240
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree
Actuaries
Bright OutlookAnalyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May as
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
Median Annual Wage
$130,000
Wage Range
$78,570 – $215,100
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Professional degree
Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Median Annual Wage
$91,640
Wage Range
$62,250 – $136,660
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Master’s degree
Database Administrators
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Median Annual Wage
$104,620
Wage Range
$60,230 – $163,320
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Financial and Investment Analysts
Bright OutlookConduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Median Annual Wage
$102,740
Wage Range
$63,720 – $180,860
Projected Growth
Bright
Personal Financial Advisors
Bright OutlookAdvise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash f
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
Median Annual Wage
$105,070
Wage Range
$50,190 – $357,020
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
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