B.S in Mathematics
Bethlehem, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The B.S. in Mathematics at Moravian University in Bethlehem develops theoretical and pragmatic mathematical skills and builds communication and problem-solving abilities across disciplines. The program offers a tech-friendly campus, an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with average class size 17, internship opportunities, and lifetime support from the Center for Career and Civic Engagement.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter fields like data science, statistics, actuarial science, research, education, and finance. The description cites top job rankings (Mathematician #2, Professor #3, Statistician #5) and notes a 28.2% job growth rate and mathematics as the 12th highest-paying major in the first five years after graduation.
The Mathematics program at Moravian University fosters a community of faculty and students who promote the aesthetic, theoretic, and pragmatic qualities of mathematics in order to develop in its students communication and problem solving skills applicable to many disciplines that prepare them for fulfilling careers.
Why Moravian?
It's all about the experience! The opportunities here are life-changing. Here’s a preview of what you’ll experience as a Moravian University student:
- A tech-friendly campus: Every student receives a MacBook Pro and an iPad as soon as they deposit
- Personalized learning: We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students
- Classic college town: Moravian is located in historic downtown Bethlehem, PA
- Lifetime support: Say hello to the Center for Career and Civic Engagement!
- Global education: Choose from more than 20 study abroad programs
- Opportunities beyond the classroom: Participate in research, civic engagement, scholarship programs, internships, and more.
- A vast and active network: There are more than 20,000 Moravian alumni across the world, ready to help you get a job
The Mathematics and Computer Science department offers three tracks for students in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Actuarial Science. Study in this department ensures you'll gain valuable skills that will help you throughout your work life. You'll learn how to problem-solve and how to approach mathematics as a tool while gaining an in-depth knowledge of software and systems concepts in computer science, learning where they may fit in the quickly growing field of technology.
Pure Mathematics Track: Student interested in a broad mathematics background or students who plan to attend graduate school in mathematics should consider the Pure Mathematics Track. The Pure Mathematics track also provides quantitative and analytical skills, which prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation. Early, Middle, and Secondary education students are encouraged to follow the Pure Mathematics Track.
Applied Mathematics Track: Students interested in working in business or industry or students who plan to attend graduate school in applied mathematics should consider the Applied Mathematics Track. The Applied Mathematics Track provides a strong foundation of mathematics and the tools required to solve real-world problems.
Actuarial Science Track: Students interested in becoming an actuary should follow the Actuarial Science Track. An actuary is a mathematician trained to analyze information to calculate the monetary value of risk. Actuaries progress in their professional career by passing a series of actuarial exams. The Actuarial Science Track prepares students for the first two actuarial exams (EXAM P and FM), giving them a solid foundation to begin a career as an actuary.
Scholarships up to USD 25,000 for International Students
Moravian University offers an International Student Merit Award based primarily on academic achievement: grades, the strength of your academic program, your TOEFL or IELTS scores, and your SAT scores if submitted.
Why study mathematics and statistics? Mathematicians and statisticians have a variety of fascinating job opportunities, jobs that pay well and have high satisfaction ratings.
Job Satisfaction
CareerCast 2018 Jobs Rated report ranks the best jobs and bases findings on income, growth outlook, work environment and stress. Among the top ten are
- #2 Mathematician
- #3 University Professor
- #5 Statistician
- #7 Data Scientist
- #9 Operations Research Analyst
- #10 ActuaryJob Opportunities Statisticians have the opportunity to work in many interesting fields: Sports, Medicine and Health, Ecology and the Environment, Business and Finance, or Politics and Government.Mathematicians have the ability to apply their skills in a variety of ways such as education, research, or bringing their skill set to science, business, finance, engineering, etc. Some possible fields: Astronomy and space exploration, Climate study, Medicine, National security, Robotics, Animated films. The American Mathematical Society (AMS) has information on careers, jobs, internships, etc. on their Career Information page.Jobs that require an undergraduate degree in mathematics:Jobs that usually require a higher degree in mathematics or statisticsNational JobsOver 70% of employers want new hires to have problem-solving skills. 63% seek analytical and quantitative skills.
- Operations Research Analysis
- Cryptography
- Actuarial Science
- Math Education
- Financial Analysis
- Market Research Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Mathematical Modeling
- Geodesist
- Meteorology
- Mathematics at Research Laboratories (like Sandia)
- Data Science
- Astronomy
- Mathematics is the 12th highest paying college major in the first 5 years after graduation. STEM majors took the top 14 spots on this list.
- MATHEMATICS job growth rate of 28.2% for next 10 years (fastest growth rate for STEM disciplines). National average for all occupations is 6.5%.
- 93% STEM occupations have wages above national average
- Fastest growing bachelor’s degree STEM occupations (next 10 years):
- #1 Statisticians
- #2 Operations Research Analysts
- #6 Mathematicians
- #9 Actuaries
