Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
The program offers extensive coursework and intensive research experience in theory, methodology, and applications of mathematics (see degree requirements).
- Faculty members with broad and diverse research interests are available to supervise doctoral dissertations.
- Financial support in the form of assistantships, full tuition support, and scholarships and awards are provided. Additional scholarships are available for US citizens and permanent residents.
- Our students, both domestic and international, have a strong record of starting in full-time jobs right after graduation.
- Students have opportunities to participate in active seminar series in Algebra and Combinatorics; Computational Science; Geometry, Topology and Dynamical Systems; and Nonlinear Analysis and Dynamical Systems; and the departmental Colloquium series.
- To enhance career prospects, students can pursue Graduate Certificate in Data Science, and possibly use the certificate courses to fulfill the elective requirements.
- NSM Career Success Center is available to support professional development and experiential learning of students.
- GRE test score is not required for admission.
Placement
More than 85% of our 45 Mathematics PhD graduates since 2020, both domestic and international, secured full-time employment within a few months of receiving their degrees.
Placement of 2022 & 2023 Mathematics PhD Graduates
| Year | Placement |
| 2023 | Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Montana Technological University |
| 2023 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Biophysics, UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| 2023 | Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Clemson University |
| 2023 | Senior Software Engineer, Rotor Inc. |
| 2022 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University |
| 2022 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Mathematics in Medicine program, Houston Methodist Hospital |
| 2022 | Postdoctoral Research Associate, National Center for Toxicological Research |
| 2022 | Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Spring Hill College |
| 2022 | Instructor, Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University |
| 2022 | Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University of Oklahoma |
| 2022 | Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas |
| 2022 | Adjunct Professor, Department of Mathematics, Southern Methodist University |
| 2022 | Actuarial Analyst, Transamerica |
| 2022 | Systems Engineer, Verizon |
| 2022 | Data Analyst, Good Faith Energy |
| 2022 | Senior Data Scientist, Melax Tech |
Assistantships
Graduate Teaching Assistantships are offered to qualified PhD students on a competitive basis. These assistantships include a monthly stipend (currently set at $2,400) along with a full tuition waiver (covering 9 credit hours per term in the Fall and Spring semesters). The assistantship additionally covers the cost of health insurance purchased through the university and most fees. Graduate Research Assistantships for advanced PhD students are also available on some faculty members’ research grants. Typically, assistantship support is provided for five years and encompasses the Summer semester as well.
All admitted students are considered for assistantships; no separate application is necessary.
Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
PhD students are additionally supported through the following awards:
- NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (for highly qualified new students, offered at the time of admission)
- Dean’s Fellowship and EEF Scholarship (for highly qualified new students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents, offered at the time of admission)
- Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship and Mei Lein Fellowship
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year Award
- Dean of Graduate Education Dissertation Research Award
- Best Dissertation Award, David Daniel Thesis Award, and Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Conference Travel Support
NSM Conference Travel Award and Betty and Gifford Johnson Travel Award are available to provide financial support to PhD students to present their research at professional conferences.
Ready to start your application?
Before you apply, visit our How to Apply page to get familiar with the admission requirements and application process.