Because the program is not tied to a particular career, you’re able to pursue your diverse interests while aligning mathematical experience and expertise with your ultimate goals. Graduates of the program hold positions within computer and computer service firms, chemical and pharmaceutical firms, communication service providers, consulting firms, research laboratories, banks, insurance companies, and Wall Street brokerages.
About the College of Arts and Sciences
The founding college of Syracuse University remains at the center of undergraduate learning. The College is divided into the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities, and the social sciences, with the lattermost offered in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Courses
Core coursework covers calculus, linear algebra, and abstract mathematics. Sample courses include:
- Introduction to Probability
- Advanced Calculus
- Introduction to Real Analysis
- Differential Geometry
- Elementary Topology
- Combinatorics
Practical Experience
To enrich the coursework, the mathematics major provides a number of hands-on learning experiences.
- Get involved with Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society.
- Take part in the Putnam Competition, a challenging nationwide mathematics contest.
- Participate in faculty research or arrange Independent Study to a specialized topic outside of the standard curriculum.
- Challenge yourself as a Renée Crown University Honors program student.
Study Abroad
Build your resume and enrich your experience with a semester abroad. Consistently ranked among the top 25 international education providers in the U.S., Syracuse Abroad has more than 100 programs in 60 countries.
Mathematics majors most often go abroad to Syracuse University centers in London, Santiago, and Strasbourg, and to our World Partner programs Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Queensland, and Yonsei University (Seoul).
Life After Syracuse University
With a degree in mathematics, you’ll be prepared for a multitude of professional careers, including:
- Actuary
- Computer scientist
- Financial analyst
- Mathematician
- Operations research analyst
- Teacher
- Statistician
Or pursue a graduate degree. Recent graduates of the program have attended many of the top graduate schools in the U.S.