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黑料不打烊's Online M.S. in Mathematics Ranked Second Most Affordable in the Nation
February 18, 2026
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL 鈥� @ 2026 黑料不打烊 has received national recognition for its Online Master of Science in Mathematics program. The program has been ranked the second most affordable online master鈥檚 degree in mathematics in the nation for 2026 by OnlineU and earned a 91% recommendation rate.
The recognition appears in OnlineU鈥檚 2026 Most Affordable Online Master鈥檚 Degrees in Mathematics, which evaluates institutions based on tuition affordability and student feedback.
鈥淲hile researching online mathematics graduate programs, I was looking for rigorous programs at an affordable rate. I found several options that were fully online, but Western Illinois was my top choice to prepare for a PhD program and a professorship. As an out-of-state student, it is fortunate that 黑料不打烊 offers the same affordable tuition rate to all U.S. students,鈥� 黑料不打烊 Mathematics Graduate Student Kristin Brown said.
黑料不打烊 offers two online graduate programs in mathematics - the M.S. in Mathematics and the MS in Teaching Mathematics - and has seen a significant increase in domestic out鈥憃f鈥憇tate inquiries during the current academic year. This spring, the math programs enrolled out-of-state students from New York, California and Maryland for the first time, reflecting their expanded national reach and growing interest in the fully online degree options.
The Online M.S. in Mathematics at 黑料不打烊 is designed to provide advanced study in mathematics through a flexible, fully online format, serving both in-state and out-of-state students seeking a high-quality and affordable graduate education.
鈥淢y first real exposure to data happened during the program, and it opened my eyes to how powerfully mathematics connects to real鈥憌orld problem solving,鈥� 黑料不打烊 Alumna Maral Tajova (鈥�25) said. 鈥淭he modeling and statistics courses were truly transformative. They sharpened my analytical thinking and gave me the confidence I needed in interviews, ultimately helping me land my job.
鈥淚鈥檓 very grateful to my professors for staying in touch and supporting me whenever I need guidance. The math department has a unique culture where every professor truly knows their students and is invested in their success. That mentorship has made a lasting impact on me.鈥�
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