Jobs within the mathematical sciences consistently rank among those with highest job satisfaction ratings. In 2018, CareerCast ranked the best and worst jobs in America according to five factors: environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress. Of the top ten jobs listed, six require significant mathematical training. The top spot went to actuaries. Graduates that hold math degrees are in high demand by a wide variety of employers. Why? Studying mathematics develops just the skills these employers are looking for. These include abstract thinking, problem solving, analyzing data, rigorous and logical thought and creating and analyzing mathematical models. Employers know that someone who holds a math degree has learned something far more valuable than a series of facts: they have learned how to think.

With a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from HPU, you can build the skills necessary to begin a career in mathematical modeling, finance, statistics, mathematics education, computer science, actuarial science, cryptology, biotechnology or in a wide variety of analyst jobs within government agencies such as the National Security Agency or or the U.S. Department of Defense. Those who want to continue their academic studies can move on to graduate school in mathematics or related fields, such as computer science, finance, economics or operations research.

HPU’s Department of Mathematical Sciences offers both a B.A. and a B.S. in mathematics as well as related degrees in mathematical economics, actuarial science and data analytics and statistics. In mathematics, the B.A. offers more flexibility for students wishing to double major in another field. The B.S. provides a solid foundation for success as a mathematician and as preparation for graduate school.

• Careers in mathematics consistently outrank finance, engineering, law and medicine in job satisfaction ratings.
• Mathematics majors tend to have the highest graduate admissions test scores on exams, such as the LSAT and the GMAT.
• Studying mathematics develops the skills employers seek. These include abstract thinking, problem solving, analyzing data, rigorous and logical thought and creating and analyzing mathematical models. Employers know that someone who holds a math degree has learned something far more valuable than a series of facts: they have learned how to think.
• Employment of mathematicians is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2025.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in  Mathematics (40 credits)

MTH 1410. Calculus I (4)
MTH 1420. Calculus II (4)
MTH 2210. Introduction to Mathematical Thought (4)
MTH 2310. Linear Algebra (4)
MTH 3960. Historical Development of Mathematics (4)
MTH 4110. Abstract Algebra (4) or MTH 4310.
Introduction to Real Analysis (4)
CSC 1710. Introduction to Programming (4)
Three MTH electives at the 2000 level or above, not to
include MTH 3610, MTH 4910 or MTH 4920 (12)

Note: Mathematics majors who wish to graduate with departmental honors must (a) complete the courses required for the B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics, (b) complete MTH 4910 and MTH 4920, and (c) have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of graduation.

The math program at HPU is not limited to the walls of the classroom. Each year, students attend conferences which expose them to a wide array of research in mathematics. Students present their own undergraduate research projects, attend presentations by other students and faculty, and network with those from other universities.

This map illustrates how the courses are related to each other, and which courses are required for your later Mathematics courses.