College graduates with a mathematics degree are prepared for a range of career options in business, industry, government and education. Technology industries employ graduates from the mathematical sciences, as do energy, pharmaceutical, insurance and financial services companies. Almost every bureau and branch of the federal government employs mathematicians. Data analysts are in high demand, while the job outlook for actuaries is expected to increase more than twice the overall job market through 2024.
The Mathematics Major helps students learn concepts and techniques in mathematics, statistics, data science, mathematics for teaching, and/or actuarial science. Students receive a solid foundation for different careers requiring advanced analytical thinking and skills or for advanced education in the mathematical sciences. The diverse disciplinary backgrounds of faculty members ensure that a strong traditional program is enriched with courses in applied fields of study.
The Actuarial Science concentration in the Mathematics Major provides the education and experience needed to pursue a career as an actuary for students interested in assessing risk through mathematical and statistical methods. "Actuary" is rated one the top 10 jobs in the country.
The Data Science concentration in the Mathematics major prepares students for careers in the interdisciplinary field of data science. Courses teach students data manipulation, visualization, analysis, and practical techniques of this highly in-demand field, which combines statistics, mathematics and computer science.
The Mathematics for Teaching concentration in the Mathematics major investigates mathematical topics in the elementary and secondary school curriculum at an advanced level. Courses integrate advanced mathematical thinking from Calculus, Geometry, Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Probability and Statistics into the mathematical content typically taught at the elementary and secondary level.
The concentration in Mathematical Structures and Applications (offered in both the BA and BS degrees) provides students with a solid mathematical foundation. It is designed for transfer students as well as for students who want to pair a Mathematics degree with courses from another discipline such as Computer Science or Economics or Physics.
$96,280
Median salary, Mathematician (with master’s degree)
31%
Employment growth in math occupations 2021–31
$55-160K
Salary Range
Students in the Mathematics major gain hands-on experience through independent research, service learning and field experience.
Students who excel in their mathematics studies are eligible as candidates for induction into the Beta chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society.
The Math Club helps math students explore how mathematics can be used to solve problems. The club also competes in mathematics competitions.
Math Club
Eastern Connecticut State University’s mathematics faculty offers the 24th best bachelor’s degree in the nation, according to 2021 rankings by Study.com. Four New England schools made the top 25; Eastern is the only ranked institution in Connecticut.
Recent Eastern students who earned a bachelor’s degree or a minor in mathematics are at the following companies and professional/graduate schools:
