Mathematics
The Advanced Mathematics concentration offers a rigorous foundation for graduate study in mathematics or a closely related discipline.
Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics Concentration, B.S.
The Advanced Mathematics concentration offers a rigorous foundation for graduate study in mathematics or a closely related discipline. Students achieve procedural fluency, exposure to a broad range of mathematical fields, extensive experience writing and reading mathematical proofs, perspective on the interrelatedness of mathematical and scientific disciplines, and advanced knowledge in one or more areas of mathematical specialization.
Advanced Mathematics at MTSU
The Advanced Mathematics program consists of the Mathematics Core (21 hours), the General Mathematics Track (15 hours), and Supporting Courses (16 hours). Supporting coursework options include mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science, and data science courses, so that students can tailor the degree to best support their career goals.
Students of the program wishing to further their careers through graduate study can choose from one of MTSU’s many mathematics-related graduate degree programs, including our MS in Mathematics and our PhD in Computational and Data Science.
Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics Concentration, B.S.
As a math major you will develop unparalleled skills in problem solving, logical reasoning, critical thinking, and quantitative analysis. This skill set is highly valued in the US workforce: According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of job growth in mathematical occupations is much faster than average. The median salary for a mathematician is $116,440, more than twice that of all occupations (1; 2).
Advanced Mathematics majors usually go on to pursue graduate degrees in mathematics or closely related disciplines such as computational and data science.
Advanced Mathematics majors have opportunities to work in a wide variety of sectors, including government, corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors. As researchers, they discover and create new knowledge related to pure mathematics and the application of mathematics to science, technology, and engineering. As professors, they educate the next generation of STEM workers and disseminate advanced mathematical knowledge.
Sample careers for the advanced mathematics major include:
- Research scientist at a
- government laboratory,
- private corporation,
- academic institute.
- Professor at an institute of higher education
References
- Mathematicians and Statisticians. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2024, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Math Occupations. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2024, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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