Mathematics Major & 小
Career-focused Curriculum for Mathematics majors
Carthage mathematics majors acquire methods of logical reasoning and deduction while developing problem-solving and communication skills for a wide variety of applications. Students choose the courses that best fit their future goals, whether they plan to attend graduate school, teach math, or use problem-solving and analytical skills in another career.
Carthage also offers coursework in actuarial science, data science, two engineering dual-degree programs.
Focus on Students
的 Mathematics Department at Carthage offers students an outstanding faculty committed to teaching. 教师 emphasize communication skills, so graduates succeed in many types of careers. 的 department also offers multiple sections of upper-level courses yearly to better serve students.
除了 the classroom
At Carthage, mathematics majors who major in mathematics not only receive an exceptional education — they become part of a family of learners. 的 Carthage Mathematics Club hosts academic and social events and outreach opportunities. Students are invited to attend regional math conferences, where they can also compete in a quiz show called Face Off! Excellent students are recognized for their achievements by invitation into the Carthage chapter of Phi Mu Epsilon, a national honor society.
Opportunities for mathematics students
original research for mathematics majors
Research is built into the Carthage experience through the required senior thesis and options such as the paid Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. Mathematics majors often give presentations at professional conferences or publish their work in math journals and magazines.
Mathematics degree career outlook
“Overall employment in math occupations is projected to grow 29 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations,美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. 的 BLS expects demand to be strong for statisticians, operations research analysts, actuaries.
Where Carthage mathematics graduates go
校友 include teachers at many middle and high schools and employees at companies including:
- 埃森哲咨询公司
- Trustmark
- 格兰杰
- Epic Systems
- IBM
Others enter top graduate programs nationwide.
Hear from Carthage mathematics alumni
Scholarships for Mathematics Students
Mathematics majors who intend to major in mathematics at Carthage can enter the annual Math/Science Scholarship competition. Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year and are renewable for four years.