Mathematics BA
One of the world’s oldest disciplines is still the path to the jobs of the future.
Math is much more than solving equations – it develops skills that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers.
The need for mathematically adept employees is at an all-time high. From computer game design to sports analysis, a mathematics degree leads to many in-demand careers.
Career Opportunities
- Data or Research Analyst
- Cost Estimator
- Financial Planner
- Statistician
- Actuary
- Investment Analyst
Why Mathematics? | Why Our Program?
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, with 2,500 job openings expected annually.
- Our mathematics majors learn to think logically and systematically while communicating clearly.
- The minor in mathematics allows students specializing in other fields to add a rigorous base of math to their studies.
- Topics covered in the include: calculus, linear algebra, probability, differential equations, number theory and macro and microeconomics.
The accelerated BA-to-MA program enables students to earn both mathematics degrees in as little as five years.
Mathematical Sciences Faculty
Dr. John R. Burke
- Professor
Dr. Stephanie A. Costa
- Professor
Dr. Frederick F. Harrop
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lisa D. Humphreys
- Professor
Dr. Raimundo M. Kovac
- Associate Professor
Dr. Mark Medwid
- Associate Professor
Dr. Leonardo Pinheiro
- Associate Professor
Dr. Rebecca L. Sparks
- Professor
Dr. Christopher T. Teixeira
- Professor
Dr. Bin Wang
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Ying Zhou
- Professor
Ensuring That You'll Be Ready
Rebecca Sparks
“In every sector of the modern economy, the demand for mathematically savvy graduates continues to rise and more and more decisions are based on quantitative analysis. The mathematical methods learned from a major in data science or mathematics are key to a lucrative career.”
2 Mathematics Degrees From ̳, Then On To a PHD
Hispanics are still underrepresented in the STEM fields, says Angeliz Vargas, a mathematics major.
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