Major in Mathematics
Become an engineer • Earn a competitive salary • Make a difference
Mathematics is essential in our world. JBU will teach you to apply concepts anywhere.
In the mathematics major, you will learn to think critically, practice deductive reasoning,
make precise calculations, and analyze data. At JBU you will learn how to make your skills work for you.
You can teach primary or secondary education, collect and analyze data for agencies and organizations,
or put your skills to work as a computer scientist or forensic analyst.
Mathematics at JBU - You'll get to:
Work With Brilliant Faculty
JBU math professors are brilliant and accessible to students, often scheduling one-on-one tutoring and attending student study groups in the evenings.
Learn Through Collaboration
JBU’s small class size gives you the perfect environment for solving hard problems with experts in the field. Math students work problems together in study sessions.
Present Undergraduate Research
You will have several opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects and other forms of experiential learning alongside faculty.
Earn a B.S. + Master's in 5 Years
A Math degree can be combined with JBU's Masters of Business Administration or Master's of Arts in Teaching programs, and you can graduate from JBU in five years with a master's degree.
Experience a Versatile Education
The technical and intellectual skills you'll learn are broadly applicable to careers in economics, finance, business, political science and engineering. Each of the top 15 highest-earning college degrees have one common factor: they all require a great deal of math (according to Forbes).
Get Hired
There is a high demand for mathematicians in the workplace, and the 2010 Bureau of Labor and Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (Mathematics Section) shows that a mathematician's median pay is $99,380 per year.
Learn more about the mathematics major
Alumni Profile
Heather Morseman ’11
"The math department at JBU did an excellent job at not only teaching me the concepts and mechanics of college level math, but also the deep connections within the math topics. I can teach my students in a way that helps them be successful in their current math subject and lays the best foundations for their future math classes. I am very thankful for the education that I received at JBU and would do it all over again in a heartbeat!"
What Could You Do With A Mathematics Degree?
Actuary
You can become one of these professionals who take mathematics and science and apply them to finance and insurance.
Financial Analyst
Attention to detail and the ability to think critically are all part of financial analysis and is exactly what you learn as a mathematics major at JBU.
University Professor
Many graduates choose to get advanced degrees in mathematics and teach at a collegiate level.
Climate Analyst
Studying and predicting long-term changes in global weather requires critical thinking, numerical study and other skills that you will learn as a math major.
Financial Mathematics
You can study the way in which businesses, organizations and individuals use their resources. Stock market analysis, mortgage backing and financial derivatives are just some ways in which mathematics majors can apply their knowledge to financial mathematics.
Math Teacher
While this requires additional certification, mathematics teachers are in great demand from elementary to secondary education. Especially overseas!
Statistics
Government agencies, private organizations and corporations need people who can analyze, collect, classify and make inferences from data. Training in mathematics is highly desired for these types of careers.
Cryptography
In this profession, you can use mathematical algorithms for network security. A background in mathematics is extremely marketable for this type of work.
Forensic Analyst
You could collect and analyze data from crime scenes using skills that math majors learn like researching, critical thinking, attention to detail and deductive reasoning.
Meet the Mathematics Faculty
