The major is offered by the Western New England University.

Mathematics is used extensively in physics, actuarial science, statistics, engineering, operations research, computer science, business and industrial management, economics, finance, chemistry, geology, life sciences, behavioral sciences, and many other fields. Mathematics not only plays an important role in the sciences and engineering but also has applications in all disciplines such as art, music, business, economics, and healthcare.

Why Choose Mathematical Sciences?

The Mathematical Sciences and the Mathematical Sciences, Teacher Preparation?Secondary School majors are housed in the Department of Mathematics, a vibrant community of 15 full-time faculty members dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Classes are small and majors experience a high degree of student-professor interaction. Our facilities in the newly renovated Herman Hall, including the Math Center and student lounge area, are a great environment for collaborative work. Beyond the classroom, we have a Mathematics Colloquium talk series as well as three active clubs: the Math Club, the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Club, and the Problem Solving Club.

Career Opportunities

Mathematicians are in high demand now and will continue to be in the future. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts that employment of mathematicians is projected to grow 21 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Our graduates with a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences have secured a variety of jobs including those at MassMutual, Fidelity, ISO New England, GE Capital, and The Hartford. Others have pursued a master's or Ph.D. at schools including Syracuse University, University of Connecticut, Wesleyan University, RPI, and Rutgers University. Graduates of the Secondary Ed major are currently employed as middle and high school mathematics teachers both locally and around the country.