Mathematics
Multiply Your Career Possibilities with Mathematics.
Harness the power of analytic thinking and earn your bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Multiply your career possibilities by developing your character and learning transferable skills. Explore the intersection of faith and mathematics.
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4 Year Promise
At Roberts, we are committed to giving you a head start in earning income and achieving your personal goals by helping you graduate in four years. In fact, we guarantee it.
Program Highlights
JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER
Hone your analytical, computational, quantitative, and communication skills in order to earn your dream job.
PURSUE GRADUATE SCHOOL
After graduation, you’ll be ready for advanced education in topics such as mathematics, economics, or finance.
INTEGRATE YOUR FAITH WITH MATH
Delve into conversations about faith and key scientific issues at events such as our Faith and Science Lunch Discussion.
STORIES LEADING THE WAY
Kayla Stuber ‘20 (Mathematics) works as a Math teacher specializing in Special Education in the Amherst Central School District.
She shares, “Roberts' small class sizes have given me the ability to connect with all of the professors in the department. I have established relationships with all of them, and they have worked personally with me to get the help I need.”
What Will I Learn
As a math major, you’ll understand the real world by delving into carefully constructed mathematical worlds. Learn to harness the power of math for both concrete applications and pure math.
You’ll study:- Probability and statistics
- Calculus and differential equations
- Linear algebra
- Numerical analysis
- The history of mathematics
Career Outlook
Careers
- Actuary
- Professor
- Statistician
- Risk Analyst
- Senior Engineering Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Systems Engineer
- Business Manager
- Wealth Manager
- Lawyer
- National Security
- Medical Professional
Employers
- Roberts Wesleyan University
- Bausch + Lomb
- Eastman Kodak Company
- Excellus
- Frazer Computing
- High Tech Computers
- ITT Industries
- Lockheed Martin
- Monroe Community College
- PEKO Precision Products
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Brockport College
- School Districts
- United States Air Force
- Wegmans Food Markets
Grad Schools
- Roberts Wesleyan University
- Clarkson University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Kansas State University
- Niagara University
- Polytechnic Institute of New York University
- Purdue University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY Brockport
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Florida
- University of Kentucky
- University of Rochester
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Frequently Asked Questions
Mathematics is the study of numbers, shapes, quantities, and arrangement. Mathematicians look for patterns and aim to apply them to explain processes in the world. This includes algebra, geometry, arithmetic, measurement, and more.
A math degree is a very versatile one to obtain. With a math degree you can pursue jobs in fields like analysis, actuarial science, finance, data science, engineering, and more. Along with that, a math degree is useful in helping you get into a wide range of graduate degree programs!
You can pursue a future as a:
- Systems Engineer
- Ph.D. Candidate
- Rating and Renewal Analyst
- Actuary
- Statistician
- Data Scientist
- Operations Research Analyst
According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for mathematicians in 2021 was $108,100. For statisticians, this number was $95,570. The US Bureau of Labor notes that most of these jobs typically need a master’s degree.
Naturally, the numbers will differ by area, business, level, and position.
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet individually with a professor to get an overview of the major and your individual questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors.
We are committed to helping students meet the financial obligation to earn a degree and advance a career. Our Office of Student Financial Services works to assist all students in their effort to maximize financial aid. We award financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students.