Program Overview
Students interested in developing and exercising their analytical abilities are well-served as mathematics majors. Math majors acquire and enhance their reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematical contexts. The acquired habits of rigorous thought and creative problem-solving are invaluable skills for living in a rapidly changing, complex, and interdependent society. Students who learn to logically question assertions, recognize patterns, and distinguish the essential from the irrelevant aspects of problems can think deeply and precisely while utilizing these skills in all aspects of life.
Mathematics is both a fundamental discipline and an essential tool for students of biology, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, earth sciences, economics, electrical engineering, physics, and psychology. Researchers in these areas work with mathematicians to develop innovative applications of mathematics to their fields
- Mathematics
- Major
- Minor
- 3 year pathway
- 4+1 Bachelors & Masters
- Science & Math
Career Outcomes
Mathematicians are valued for their creativity, insight, and intellectual independence, and typically report high career satisfaction. Career options include actuarial science, computer hardware and software design, cryptography, financial analysis, operations research, psychometrics, and teaching.
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