Math

Mathematics: the language of all science

Why study mathematics?

Math is an essential component of almost every branch of science, engineering, technology, and industry. When you have a math degree, you can find work almost anywhere, in any type of organization you can think of, from business to government.

You’ll also earn critical thinking, problem solving, and investigative skills that will serve you well no matter which direction your career takes.

Work as a mathemetician for a bank, insurance provider, or technology company. Teach the next generation of math students. Or devote your life to research. There’s no limit to what you can do with a degree in math.

What will I learn as a mathematics student?

Mathematics is the science of quantitative relationships using numbers and symbols and is one of the oldest and most fundamental sciences.

Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms, and the latest computer technology to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics, and business problems. As a mathematics student, you’ll learn about pure (theoretical and abstract) and applied (practical problem solving) math.

Mathematics includes the following specialty areas: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, probability, and statistics.

What can I do with a degree in mathematics?

A math degree can set you up for success in a number of different career paths. Depending on the path you choose through the program, you could spend your career analyzing risk as an actuary, evaluating investments on Wall Street, or teaching high school students.

Banks, insurance companies, oil companies, and companies in the computer and communication industries employ many mathematicians, as do almost every bureau and branch of the federal government. A bachelor’s degree in mathematics can also lead to graduate study in mathematics or in a variety of other fields such as economics, computer science, medicine, engineering, business, and law.

No matter which direction you go, you can rest assured that you’ll be well paid. The average salary for a mathematician is $104,870—and it’s one of the fastest growing professions in the nation.

30%predicted job growth until 2028

79%of grads find employment related to their degree

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