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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

Mathematics Department



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The Department of Mathematics at UPR-RP offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Mathematics.
  • The M.S. Program has options in Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
  • The Ph.D. Program has specializations in Pure Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, and Computational Mathematics.
Mathematics professors possess advanced degrees from prestigious universities around the world and many publish regularly in internationally recognized research journals and participate in exchange programs with institutions all over the world. The average size of the graduate classes offer individualized attention and is very favorable to establish common research interests with faculty members.

OUR MATH ALLIANCE MENTORS

Ivelisse Rubio
Dr. Ivelisse M. Rubio was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras and... Read More
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DID YOU KNOW?

  • In 2009, the job of a mathematician was rated the number one job on the jobsite CareerCast.com (see also this Wall Street Journal article)

  • According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of mathematicians is expected to increase by 22 percent during the 2008-18 decade, which is much faster than average for all occupations.

  • According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual wages of mathematicians were $95,150 in May 2008.

  • A Ph.D. in mathematics will prepare you for a diverse list of careers in education, industry, and government.




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