Mathematics: Mathematics and Statistics
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Outcomes & Careers
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100%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of Mathematics report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$100k
Database Administrator
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a database administrator is $101,090.
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$96k
Financial Analyst
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a financial analyst is $96,630.
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$80k
Logistician
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for a logistician is $79,830.
Mathematics: Mathematics and Statistics (BS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
What You'll Study
In the mathematics and statistics program, you’ll have choices for applying mathematics in different disciplines. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
- MA140 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
- MA145 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
- MA160 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA244 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III (4)
- MA250 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
- MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
- MA334 Mathematical Programming (3)
- MA340 Concepts of Geometry (3)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- MA350 Differential Equations I (3)
- MA443 Elementary Number Theory (3)
- MA445 Modern Algebra (3)
- MA449 Mathematical Problem Solving (3)
- MA523 Probability & Statistics I (3)
Choose 6 Hours from one of these areas:
Mathematics Area:
- MA338 Combinatorics and Graph Theory (3)
- MA464 Mathematical Cryptography (3)
- MA544 Numerical Methods (3)
- MA550 Differential Equations II (3)
Statistics Area:
- MA425 Applied Regression Analysis (3)
- MA475 Multivariate Methods (3)
- MA524 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA530 Statistical Learning (3)
- MA575 Time Series and Forecasting
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- MA140 (5)
- MA160 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- MA145 (3)
- MA223 (4)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- MA244 (4)
- MA250 (3)
- MA323 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MA345 (3)
- MA350 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MA445 (3)
- MA449 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MA334 (3)
- MA340 (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MA523 (3)
- Math Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (13 Hours)
- MA443 (3)
- Math Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (4)
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