Mathematics

Reasoning, problem-solving and other skills that have never been more important are the hallmarks of the Mathematics major. It provides the common language for all sciences and is also an important discipline in its own right. It is an art as well as a science; creative mathematical research has even been compared to poetry.

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, data scientists (third) and statisticians (fourth) will be among the 20 occupations with the highest projected increase in demand through 2033.
• In this decade alone, Wake Forest Mathematics graduates have earned three Goldwater Scholarships, a Marshall Scholarship and a Truman Scholarship.

The Mathematics degree is offered as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), and a minor.

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Our model and curriculum educate the whole person and often help students discover interests they had never previously discovered. Students generally take 100-200 level courses during their first year of college, while registering for higher level courses as upperclassmen.

Sample courses that you may take as a Mathematics student include:

* Courses listed above are offered during the current academic year. Course availability and offerings can change at any time. Refer to the Academic Bulletin to view all major requirements.

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Specialization within mathematics may be described from two perspectives: (1) from the perspective of a career, the mathematics student may enter teaching (intermediate or secondary), may seek employment in government or industry, or may continue studying mathematics or related fields in graduate school; (2) from the perspective of mathematical content, mathematics is traditionally divided, not precisely to be sure, into pure and applied mathematics.

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Joining a club or organization is a great way to get involved and do more with your major. Our Mathematics students participate in the following programs:

• Sports Analytics Club
• Women in STEM

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Careers that often interest Mathematics majors, and fields our graduates work in, include:

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Auditor
• Attorney
• Bank Officer
• Budget Analyst
• Consultant
• Controller
• Credit Analyst
• Educator
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Mortgage Banker
• Numerical Analyst
• Physician
• Project Manager
• Statistician
• Technical Advisor
• Technical Writer
• Underwriter

Graduates have pursued careers in finance; data analysis; education; law; military service; and medicine, among others.