The subject of mathematics is often paired up with other subjects such as education, statistics, finance, and computer science. This pairing can give added value in the teaching, computer programming, and financial forecasting and planning fields.

Higher learning in Aruba provides several courses. Students with a HAVO (Senior general secondary education), MBO-diploma (middle-level appluied education, oriented towards vocational training), or even VWO (lower years) may opt to continue with their higher education. University of Aruba offers degree courses such as undergraduate, masters and even doctorate courses that range between time duration of 2 to 4 years.