数学 Major, B.S.

Major in 数学 at 密歇根州立大学丹佛

数学 majors at Metropolitan State University of 丹佛 develop strong logical reasoning and mathematical skills with an understanding of core subject matter in calculus, proofs and computer programming that can be applied to many careers. 数学 majors then build upon that foundation in a specialized area of their choice.

Benefits of Earning Your Degree at 密歇根州立大学丹佛

密歇根州立大学丹佛’s Bachelor of Science degree program in 数学 offers an affordable, top-quality education. According to an external reviewer, the 数学 program at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 is “a gem. It is offering the students the same quality of education that they would receive at an Ivy League School for a fraction of the price.” And with a passionate faculty of 数学 teacher-scholars dedicated to helping you get the most from your academic experience, you’ll thrive in this diverse, urban learning environment.

Here are some examples of opportunities you will receive as an 密歇根州立大学丹佛 数学 major:

Participate in 数学 undergraduate research or guided, individual studies. In recent years, students have developed projects in specialized topics such as the following:

• Coding theory and cryptography: using 数学 to encrypt information and compress the encrypted data in a lossless format
• 数学ematical models of morphogenesis — the biological process controlling the spatial distribution of cells during the embryonic development of an organism — and explaining, 例如, how a leopard gets its spots
• Research problems in combinatorics

Complete an internship for valuable, first-hand learning experience in the field of 数学. With strong alumni connections, the undergraduate degree program in 数学 has placed several B.S. in 数学 students at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 with local and national businesses such as insurance agencies and financial institutions. 例如, students interested in actuarial 科学 — the mathematics of insurance and of risk — have interned with companies such as Great West and Mercer.

Featured 教师

黛安•戴维斯

Associate Professor 黛安•戴维斯 is an expert in algebraic geometry. She teaches calculus and linear algebra and is dedicated to helping students succeed. She is the recipient of the 数学ematical Association of America Burton Jones Distinguished Teaching Award for the Rocky Mountain region.

Career Opportunities for Our 研究生s

The job market for 数学 majors is expected to increase 23 percent by 2022, with the median salary projected to be $110,000 (U.S. Bureau of Labor 统计数据). Employers in business, 科学, technology and government sectors need problem-solvers who understand numbers, mathematical modeling, technologies and Big Data. These are just some examples of what you can get into with your B.S. degree in 数学 from 密歇根州立大学丹佛:

• Astronomy and Space Exploration
• Biotechnology Research
• 气候研究
• Computer Science and Security
• 密码学
• Economics and Business Analysis
• Finance and Banking
• Medical, Business or Law School
• Research and Academia
• Statistical and 数学ematical Modeling

本科 students who earn a Bachelor of Science degree in 数学 from 密歇根州立大学丹佛 are well-prepared for graduate or professional school, 科学-related careers and careers in data analysis to improve business decisions. 密歇根州立大学丹佛 alumni have earned job placements as:

• 精算师
• Applied mathematicians
• 银行家
• 数据分析师
• 经济学家
• Financial analysts
• Logistics analysts
• 情景应用程序的程序员
• 统计学家
• Systems engineers
• 老师

在职校友

密歇根州立大学丹佛 alumni who earn a degree in 数学 enter the workforce well-prepared to make an immediate impact. Employers such as Lockheed Martin, 菜网络, Xcel Energy and Bank of America appreciate our graduates because of their sharp analytical and problem-solving skills. Here are just a few alumni success stories:

• Gabe Young (密歇根州立大学丹佛 ’09) earned his Ph.D. at Colorado State University and is an assistant professor at Columbia University
• Randal Wright (密歇根州立大学丹佛 ’03) is a systems engineer at Johnson Space Center
• Kirsten Rawls (密歇根州立大学丹佛 ’16) is a systems engineer with the Space Systems division of Lockheed Martin