Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy
Turn numbers into impact
Mathematics is a core discipline that fuels progress across countless fields. Whether you're aiming for a future in research and development, finance, industry or education, this program provides a strong foundation to help you reach your professional goals.
Pursuing an advanced degree in mathematics will equip you with the skills to apply advanced theories, computational methods and analytical models to tackle complex problems in areas such as economics, science, engineering, physics and business.
You'll gain valuable research and practical experience, including unique opportunities to collaborate with leading faculty on nationally recognized projects in bioinformatics, combinatorics, differential equations, algebra and mathematics education.
Overview
Build a career that counts
Application information
Applicants for the Ph.D. mathematics program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: For teaching assistantship consideration, include the Teaching Assistantship Application Form as part of the online application.
Program availability
- Semester intake: Fall, Spring
- Eligible for international admission
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Mathematics and Statistical Science department contact: Timothy R. Johnson; mathstat@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Beginning Fall 2026, M.S. students appointed as Teaching Assistants will receive an annual support package that includes:
- Base stipend: $22,089.60 for the 9-month academic year
- In-state tuition: fully covered by the program
- Out-of-state tuition: waived for non-resident students
- Health insurance: Student Health Insurance Program premiums not covered
- Summer support: additional scholarship up to $8,000, depending on funding availability
Real-world experience
Many of your courses will include a lab, and you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to faculty research projects, including:
- Bioinformatics and mathematical biology
- Algebra, algebraic geometry, and number theory
- Analysis and differential equations
- Combinatorics
- Discrete geometry
- Mathematics education
- Probability and stochastic processes
Degree fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Like to solve complex problems and puzzles
- Have strong reasoning skills
- Are able to identify, analyze and apply basic math principles to technical problems
- Have solid written and oral communication skills
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Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,119 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Natural Sciences Managers
$152,874 - Mathematicians
$126,603 - Statisticians • Biostatisticians
$98,789 - Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers
$82,694 - Actuaries
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