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Students of mathematics at Eastern enjoy an outstanding learning environment. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a large number of courses, taught in small classes (maximum class size is 35, with most much smaller), by an ex...

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
23 Total, 23 in Major
Careers
Managers, Coordinators, Specialists

Why Study Mathematics at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
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"Every math and computer science course I took at EIU allowed me to make personal connections with my professors."
Rex Colgrove
Mathematics

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Mathematics students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Coursework in Mathematics blends foundational theory with hands-on practice, so you graduate with skills you can put to work right away. You'll learn from faculty who know you by name, in classes small enough to ask questions and dig deeper.

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$161,180
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Mathematicians
  • Statisticians
  • Biostatisticians
  • Data Scientists
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Clinical Data Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
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Dr. Andrew Mertz
Department Chair and Professor of Computer Science
aemertz@eiu.edu
Old Main 3331
217-581-3828
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
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2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
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217-581-2223
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