Fact Sheets

Mathematics @ MSUM

Mathematics plays a prominent role in all scientific and technological achievements. Most of the technological advances in computer science, medicine, space exploration, etc., would not have been possible without the involvement of mathematicians. Less visible, but just as important, is the value of mathematics to daily achievements in business and industry. Mathematicians are in demand in many areas of society, such as education, business and technology, and their importance likely will grow with the complexity of the modern world.
Career Opportunities
Most mathematicians are employed in government or industry. Teaching positions at the secondary level or in colleges or universities are also popular options chosen by mathematics majors. Opportunities improve dramatically for those with advanced degrees.

The job outlook for students in the secondary education field is excellent. MSUM math graduates who have kept in touch with the university over the last few years have indicated a strong job market in secondary education for mathematics majors.

Graduates from MSUM have found careers in actuarial science, biostatistics, reliability engineering, forward pricing analysis, tax consulting, pension fund managing, and systems analysis. Actuarial analysts' starting salaries are substantial.

MSUM graduates have enjoyed an exceptional rate of acceptance into graduate schools, with choices including the University of Iowa, Northwestern University, University of Minnesota, Colorado State University, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, University of Nebraska, Columbia University, Purdue University, the University of Maryland, University of Kansas, and Kansas State University.

Program Benefits

  •  Typically, classes at the calculus level and above enroll fewer than 30 students; junior and senior courses average fewer than 20 students per class. Personal attention is readily available in all classes.
  • MSUM mathematics professors have published many articles in professional journals.
  • The Math Club organized a student chapter of the Mathematical Association of America.
  • A fully staffed math tutor lab offers you help when you need it.
  • MSUM math majors have competed and performed well in the international Mathematics Competition involving more than 320 teams from nine countries.
  • Math students publish papers in professional journals and have presented posters at  the Academy of Science and the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
  • Students and faculty give presentations at regional meetings and conferences.
  •  MSUM mathematics professors give presentations at national and international conferences.