数学 Program Overview
数学 is more than numbers and formulas; it’s the art of solving problems, analyzing patterns and preparing for any and all possibilities. Every career involves mathematics on some level, but experts are few and far between. Ashland University’s 数学 program is designed to make you one of those experts. You can expand on theory, develop mathematical models and perform analysis, preparing you for a rewarding career in several different fields or continued education.
Learning Experiences
You will learn to work with numbers, of course. But you’ll also develop skills in data analysis, problem-solving and computer calculation.
除了, you will:
- Study in small classes and learn from dedicated, award-winning faculty who guide and advise you.
- Participate in mathematics challenges and contests, such as competitions and activities provided by the Ohio section of the Mathematical Association of America.
- Have full access to extensive computer resources, including computer algebra systems and statistical and geometric software.
Internship/research opportunities allow you to gain real-world experience, college credit
and a steady paycheck. Recent mathematics majors earned opportunities at:
- Allstate Insurance
- Ashland University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
Sample Curriculum
Learn more about the mathematics curriculum by viewing the following resources:
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第四年
Dean's Scholarship
的 Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the 文学院 & 科学. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. 除了, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.
A Promising Career
的 median annual salary for mathematicians and statisticians was $99,960 in 2022. 的 expected growth rate in employment is 30 percent through 2032, much faster than the average three percent growth rate for all occupations. (Bureau of Labor 统计数据)
With a degree in mathematics, you will be equipped to pursue any of these careers:
- 数学家
- 统计学家
- 精算师
- Operations research analyst
- Accounting analyst
- Financial analyst
- 项目分析
- 密码破译者
- Research analyst
- Quality assurance engineer
- Systems engineer
- Risk management manager
- 项目经理
Employers of Recent 研究生s
- 阿比盖尔洛克, ’23, pursuing M.S. in business analytics at Southern Methodist University
- 麦卡洛迦勒, ’22, pursuing M.S. in operations research and applied statistics at Bowling Green State University
- 迈克尔Homan, ’21, bioinformatics analyst at the University of Maryland
- Ashlyn史密斯, ’21, business intelligence analyst at Applied Maintenance Supplies & 解决方案
