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Mathematics

Mathematics has been called the universal language. It is a language used in nearly every aspect of life, from balancing checkbooks to calculating the distance to the stars. Part logic, part problem solving, part philosophy and part exploration, mathematics opens the door to an amazing world of questions still to be asked and answered.

Mathematicians are increasingly in demand as teachers, statisticians, modelers, actuaries, researchers—any position requiring an analytical and quantitative thinker.

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The Program
 
  • Major
    • Mathematics
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
      Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
  • Minors
    • Mathematics
    • Statistics
  • Composite Minor
    • Mathematics
  • Graduate
    • Mathematics
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
      Master of Science (M.S.)
Beyond the Classroom
  • Join The U's Math Club that sponsors social events, guest speakers and field trips. Recent members of the Math Club have visited IBM, EROS Data Center and other organizations.
  • Participate in The U's annual spring math awards banquet.
  • Gain real-world experience in a mathematics internship.
  • Be active in undergraduate research projects.
  • Join Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society.
Careers

The U's mathematics graduates are going places. Mathematics and math-related careers are consistently rated among the top five best careers. Actuaries and statisticians are in demand in business, government and industry, while an increasing number of businesses and organizations rely on mathematical modeling to solve the most perplexing problems. A severe shortage of qualified K-12 math teachers makes education a good career choice. Mathematics majors also have a high acceptance rate in professional and graduate programs.

Just the Facts
  • Students can choose from traditional courses in pure mathematics and extensive studies in statistics – a rapidly growing field of applied mathematics.
Scholarship Opportunities

The U awards numerous scholarships each year. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

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