Department of Mathematics
Where logic becomes limitless potential. Master mathematical thinking that unlocks innovation, drives discovery and transforms abstract concepts into real-world solutions across every industry.
What is Mathematics?
Mathematics is your foundation for understanding and shaping our data-driven world, where the ability to creatively solve complex problems becomes your competitive advantage across every industry and profession. Our department empowers you with integrated mathematical theory and applications, from the rich history of discovery to cutting-edge advancements that drive innovation in technology, finance and healthcare. Through comprehensive coursework and research opportunities that connect abstract concepts to real-world applications, you'll develop the analytical skills that consistently rank mathematical careers among the top professions for growth potential and income satisfaction.
Whether you're drawn to pure research, actuarial science, data analysis or graduate study in fields that value analytical excellence, our programs build the solid foundation that opens doors to limitless possibilities. Here, your passion for problem-solving and logical thinking evolves into the expertise and confidence that drives innovation, informs critical decisions and creates meaningful impact in our increasingly complex world.
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Amplify Your Analytical Power with Mathematics Minors
Why study Mathematics?
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Career Prospects
Career Prospects Where Logic Becomes Your Strategic Advantage
A Mathematics degree gives you more than quantitative skill — it gives you the most rigorous analytical training available, building the logical reasoning, abstract thinking and problem-solving ability that employers across every industry increasingly need and struggle to find. From actuarial science and data analytics to finance, engineering, cryptography, research and education, mathematics opens doors that few other degrees can.
Computer and mathematical occupations are the second-fastest growing occupational group in the U.S. economy, projected to grow 10.1% through 2034 — more than three times the national average. Three of the top-15 fastest growing occupations in the entire economy require a mathematics foundation: data scientists (34% growth), actuaries (22% growth) and operations research analysts (21% growth). The median annual wage across math occupations is $104,620 — more than double the national median.
You'll graduate with technical depth, computational fluency and the analytical instincts that drive innovation in finance, technology, government and research. Our graduates turn their mastery of mathematics into careers that power AI, protect financial systems, optimize organizations and advance human knowledge.
Master the Language of Innovation
Ready to join the profession with 111% salary premium over the national median? With 37,100 annual job openings and mathematics driving everything from AI to finance, your logical thinking becomes tomorrow's most valuable skill.