A bachelor's degree in mathematics provides students with a strong mathematical foundation in problem solving and mathematical proof. Senior-level courses require extensive theoretical mathematics necessary for graduate work in multiple fields, applications to the education field and/or work with applications to industry.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics requires more of a foreign language competency. A Bachelor of Science degree requires science proficiency beyond that established by the college. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in mathematics may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates in mathematics pursue careers that span multiple areas, such as business, industry, education and the private sector, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of mathematical theory and application.
Alumni work at:
Banks
Government agencies
Health care insurance and managed care agencies
High schools and middle schools
Information technology companies
Insurance companies
Investment firms
Alumni work as:
Budget analysts
Statisticians
Educators and instructors
Market researchers
Mathematical technicians
Research programmers
Securities, stock and other financial consultants
More information on mathematics
January 2025
College of Natural Science
Natural Science Building,
288 Farm Lane,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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