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Masters in Mathematics with Data Science or Math<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best non-medical jobs of 2021 are data scientist, statistician, and software developer (US News & World Report<\/a>). In our Applied Math Emphasis in Data Science, you become all three!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll master data science, data warehousing, statistical models, and the big three data science languages: Python, R, and SQL. Our data science graduates have a 100% job placement rate at prestigious firms, such as Amazon, Informatica, Capital One Finance, HAVI Global Solutions, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many graduates pursue Ph.D.s at prestigious schools like Baylor, Southern Methodist, Washington University in St. Louis, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mathematics Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Mathematics Education program is one of the strongest and and most affordable in Texas. We prepare you to teach math at any level: elementary, middle school, high school\/dual credit\/advanced placement, and college\/university. Our graduates secure leadership positions in regional independent school districts, community colleges and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pure or Applied Mathematics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research with faculty in mathematical biology, dynamical systems, stochastic processes, particle modeling, combinatorics, topology, and statistics. Master cutting edge technology like GPU-powered parallel processing and timeless truths like abstract algebra and real analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Research & Teaching Assistants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FUND YOUR M.S.<\/strong> with a graduate teaching (GTA) or research (GRA) assistantship!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate teaching assistants (GTA) gain valuable classroom teaching experience as instructor-of-record for college math courses. GTA’s work one-on-one with a faculty mentor and engage in weekly professional development . GTA’s earn $14,000 to teach one course in fall and spring (9-month appointment) and qualify for resident tuition rates (includes international students).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate research assistants (GRA) earn $25000\/yr<\/strong>* to solve real-world problems through the Tarleton Analytics Institute and the Center for Agribusiness Excellence. They use data science to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in health insurance for Blue Cross Blue Shield & crop insurance for the US Dept of Agriculture, run Markov Chain Monte Carlo to help the Tufts\/MIT MGGG fight political gerrymandering, build convolutional neural networks to help museums identify species within their reptile collection, and much more! Our GRA\u2019s gains cutting-edge knowledge, problem solving skills, and 2 years of experience in the sexiest job of the 21st century<\/a>. (*$2083\/mo for 21 months)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why choose Tarleton’s M.S. in Mathematics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n