Program Overview
Format and Location
On ground
Boston, MA
Commitment
1 – 2.5 Years
Part time, Full time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring
Excel in the world of Big Data and AI
94%
Northeastern University prepares graduates for the future of work. 94% of graduates land industry-related jobs.
$104K
Average annual salary for data scientist (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
30%
Projected growth in employment for mathematicians from 2022 to 2032 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
Concentrations
This program was developed by research faculty, PhD-holding teaching faculty, and industry experts to bring together academic rigor and industry needs.
Students can tailor their degree to career interests through the following concentrations:
- The Data Science concentration blends math, statistics, and computer science to uncover insights from data. Students gain skills in modeling, machine learning, visualization, coding, and more through lectures, labs, and industry projects.
- The Operations Research concentration focuses on mathematical modeling and optimization to solve complex problems. Students build skills in decision analysis, stochastic processes, and more through applied math and problem-solving in areas like supply chain, finance, and systems engineering.
- The elective option lets students tailor advanced coursework to their interests, with applications in fields like computer science, engineering, finance, and more. It supports personalized training in applied math or preparation for PhD programs.
Students may also take up to two courses outside of the mathematics department.
Cooperative Education
Through Northeastern’s top-ranked co-op program, students gain real-world experience and build mathematical skills and expertise that complement the academic curriculum. Past co-op placements include Fidelity Investments, MathWorks, Surface Oncology, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
Our co-op team is dedicated to helping develop each student’s career direction and job opportunities.
Research
Our mathematics faculty are involved in 14 research groups including Probability and Statistics, Partial Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Combinatoric and Discrete Math.
Career Outlook
The MS in Applied Mathematics program prepares students to advance in or break into a mathematics career working at financial service and investment firms, data science and high-tech firms, computer and software firms, and research institutes.
Program Director
Associate Teaching Professor
Director of MS in Applied Mathematics and MS in Operations Research
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- All transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Financing and Scholarships
Future tuition costs, fees, and standard student budget amounts may differ from year to year.
There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more.
International Students
This program meets F-1 Visa requirements. There may be additional documents required to apply.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission
- International: July 1
- International currently on a F-1 Visa in the US: July 15
- Domestic: August 1
Spring admission
- International: November 1
- International currently on a F-1 Visa in the US: November 15
- Domestic: December 1
Ready to Apply?
A graduate degree from Northeastern University can take your career to the next level.
Meet our Faculty
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Abby Williams
Abby Williams is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics. -
Vy Nguyen
Dr. Vy Nguyen earned the PhD in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Nguyen’s research includes power residues of Fourier coefficients of product of two elliptic curves. She has extensive experience teaching lower and upper-level mathematics courses including calculus I and II, differential equations, and statistics. -
Robert Pluta
Robert Pluta is an associate teaching professor of mathematics at Northeastern University Oakland. He teaches various mathematics courses, from elementary topics to advanced pure mathematics and mathematical analysis. Dr. Pluta completed his PhD in Mathematics at Trinity College Dublin in 2012 under the supervision of Professor Richard Timoney. Professor Garth Dales was the principal examiner […] -
Eugene Tang
Eugene Tang is a quantum information theorist who is interested in the limitations of quantum computing. He is primarily interested in the theory of quantum error-correction, particularly regarding provably efficient protocols using high-rate codes that surpass conventional schemes. Dr. Tang obtained his PhD from the California Institute of Technology in 2021. -
Pablo Boixeda Alvarez
Dr. Boixeda Alvarez’s research interests are in representation theory and particularly geometric representation theory, the small quantum group and its relations to the geometry of affine Springer fibers. He joined the mathematics department at Northeastern University in 2024 and is the co-organizer of the GPRT seminar. -
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Student Stories
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Q&A with Jenny Li, MS in Applied Mathematics
Jenny Li is currently enrolled in the Applied Mathematics master’s program and will be graduating May 2022. Read to learn more about her experience in the program! -
Q&A with Rohit Thakur, MS in Operations Research
Rohit Thakur does a Q&A explaining his experience as a graduate student pursing an MS in Applied Mathematics. -
Q&A with Karissa Stisser, MS Applied Mathematics
Q&A with graduate student, Karissa Stisser. -
Q&A with Tigran Melkonian, MS in Applied Mathematics
Q&A with Tigran Melkonian, MS Applied Mathematics
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