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Differentiate Yourself with a Math Degree

Fredonia's Bachelor of Science in Mathematics opens the door to boundless opportunities. Designed to cultivate deep conceptual understanding, technical prowess, and critical reasoning, our mathematics major equips you with the skills smart employers and top graduate schools seek.

Mathematics Degree Outcomes

  • Computational Mastery: Gain expertise in the latest mathematical software and technologies, enabling you to tackle real-world data challenges. 
  • Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills: Hone your ability to analyze complex problems, devise innovative solutions, and think critically.
  • Adaptability and Versatility: Prepare for a wide range of career paths, from data analysis to cryptography to education, by developing a diverse skill set. 
  • Research Proficiency: Engage in collaborative research projects, learning to design experiments, collect and interpret data, and draw meaningful conclusions. 
  • Preparation for Graduate Study: Gain the strong academic foundation needed to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, or related disciplines.

Maximize Your Opportunities

Whether you aspire to pursue a career as a data analyst, cryptographer, educator, or mathematician, our comprehensive curriculum provides the foundation for your ambitions. Dive into advanced topics, hone your problem-solving abilities, and become a sought-after asset in any field.

Career Opportunities for Mathematics

  • Actuary
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Mathematician
  • Software Engineer
  • Cryptographer (Intelligence)
  • Economist
  • Investment Banker
  • Research Scientist
  • Statistician
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What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

MATH 210 Mathematical Structures and Proof

Careful study of the concepts and techniques often used in mathematics courses at the advanced undergraduate level. Topics include logic, set theory, proof techniques, elementary number theory.

MATH 231 Linear Algebra

Careful study of matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, linear transformations, with emphasis on similarities and isometries of the plane, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

STAT 350 Probability and Statistics

Basics of probability; descriptive statistics; discrete and continuous distributions; confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses concerning means, variances, and proportions; simple linear regression; statistical software.

Data Scientist

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Median Salary: $108,020

Job Outlook 2023-2033: 36% growth!

Typical entry-level Education: Bachelor's degree

Financial Analysts

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Median Salary: $99,980 per year

Job Outlook 2023-2033: 9% growth!

Typical entry-level Education: Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians and Statisticians

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Median Salary: $104,860 per year

Job Outlook 2023-2033: 11% growth!

Typical entry-level Education: Master's degree

Why Mathematics at Fredonia?

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The Fishbowl

Discover the legendary study room, where collaboration and comfort meet in the heart of our department.

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Field Experience

Immediate, hands-on opportunities working in the field with students.

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Professional Experiences

Fredonia students attend conferences and are involved in outreach activities and research.

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