Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate program at Colorado School of Mines
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Applied Mathematics and Statistics Master’s Thesis
The Master of Science degree (thesis option) requires 30 credits of acceptable coursework and research, completion of a satisfactory thesis, and successful oral defense of this thesis. A minimum of 6 (and a maximum of 12) of the 30 credits must be designated for supervised research, which will be instead of electives. The coursework includes the required core curriculum for the chosen specialty described above.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- No letters are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Applied Mathematics and Statistics Master’s Non-Thesis
The Master of Science degree (non-thesis option) requires 30 credits of coursework. For both the Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics specialties, the curriculum structure consists of 1) a set of required courses, 2) a pair of MATH electives, and 3) general elective courses that serve to supplement the student’s technical interests.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- No letters are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Applied Mathematics and Statistics Doctorate
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) requires 72 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. At least 24 of these hours must be thesis hours. Doctoral students must pass the comprehensive examination (a qualifying examination and thesis proposal), complete a satisfactory thesis, and successfully defend their thesis.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- No letters are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Applied Mathematics and Statistics Department
The next generation of leaders in mathematical and statistical science is being driven by increasingly complex global technology and challenges. The Mines Applied Mathematics and Statistics program is at the forefront of research being used to investigate and find solutions to these important questions. The growing need for mathematicians and statisticians is only expected to increase (up 24 percent from 2011 to 2024) and Mines will both prepare you for a rewarding career in a number of fields and support you post-graduation in your job search.
A Top Tier University
Faculty engaged in 10+ areas of research
Mean number of years to earn a master’s degree: 1.5 years
Top ranked university for best return on investment
Credits and Deadlines
View the academic catalog to see the courses and credit requirements for this program.
Master's Thesis & Doctorate (PhD) Program Deadlines
Select a Term:
Spring 2025 Deadlines | Fall 2025 Deadlines
Spring 2025 Deadlines
| Degree Program | International* | Domestic | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Applied Chemistry | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Applied Physics | Not Accepting | Not Accepting* | |
| Chemical Engineering | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Chemistry | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Computer Science | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Earth Resources Sciences Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Electrical Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Engineering & Technology Management | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Environmental Engineering Science | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Geochemistry | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Geological Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Geology | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Geophysical Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Geophysics | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering & Science | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Hydrology | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Materials Science | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Mineral & Energy Economics | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Mining Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Operations Research with Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Physics | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Quantum Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Robotics | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Space Resources | October 1 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering | October 1 | November 1 |
Fall 2025 Deadlines
| Degree Program | Priority | International* | Domestic* | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Computer Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Earth Resources Development Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Electrical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Engineering & Technology Management | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Environmental Engineering Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geochemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geological Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geology | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering & Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Hydrology | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Materials Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mineral & Energy Economics | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mining Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Operations Research with Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | March 1 | March 1 | ||
| Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Quantum Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Robotics | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Space Resources | March 1 (International on-campus) | July 1 (Domestic on-campus) | August 1 | |
| Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 |
Residential (on-campus) Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| Spring Deadlines | Fall Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| International Students* | October 1, 2024 | March 1, 2025 |
| Domestic U.S. Students | December 15, 2024 | August 1, 2025 |
| International students are not eligible to apply for residential certificate programs. We encourage you to check out our online certificate options | ||
Online Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| The following deadlines apply to online master's non-thesis and graduate certificate programs for domestic U.S. and International students. | |
| Spring I & II (January 6 start) | January 2, 2025 |
| Spring III*** (March 10 start) | February 17, 2025 |
| Fall I & II (August 19 start) | August 1, 2025 |
| Fall III*** (March 10 start) | October 22, 2025 |
| **The Fall III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Chemical Engineering Processes in Energy Transitions; Data Science: Computer Science; Data Science: Earth Resources; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
| ***The Spring III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Product Management (Offered for only session III in spring); Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
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Department Head
Stephen Pankavich
Professor & Department Head, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
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At Mines, your career goals are the focus. You will connect with world-class faculty and industry experts in your field, all while enhancing your knowledge through hands-on learning and research.
Applied Mathematics and Statistics Career Types
- Data scientist
- Mathematician
- Computational seismology/geosciences
- Computational scientist
- Financial analyst
- Statistician
- Software engineer
- Consultant
- Educator
- Systems biologist
- Computational biologist
- Mathematical modeler
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