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Mathematics

Also offered as: Minor , Mathematics for Teacher Licensure (Undergraduate Option)

Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex patterns, build models and work confidently with quantitative information. The flexible mathematics major supports careers in industry, government, technology and graduate study.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 53 in Major
Careers
Managers, Coordinators, Specialists

Why Study Mathematics at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
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"The Mathematics and Computer Science department at EIU provided the essential support I needed to become the best teacher and mathematician I could be."
Mary Luttrell
Mathematics with Teacher Licensure | Class of 2024

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Mathematics students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in Mathematics focuses on logical reasoning, quantitative analysis and problem-solving. It is a fit if you enjoy puzzles, patterns and building careful arguments. You will build a foundation in areas such as calculus, algebra, statistics and advanced mathematical thinking, then use electives to connect mathematics with business, computing, economics, science or another field.

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$161,180
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Mathematicians
  • Statisticians
  • Biostatisticians
  • Data Scientists
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Clinical Data Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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