Students in mathematics have a wide variety of interests. They generally have strong logical, analytical, and computational skills.
Special Opportunities
Mathematics majors can complete a second major in computer science, electrical engineering, economics, or finance, among others. On-campus employment as a math tutor in the Mathematics Technology Learning Center or as a grader in the Department of Mathematics is available to qualified undergraduate mathematics majors. The University of Alabama also has a chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, a national mathematics honor society. The Department of Mathematics participates in the University Scholars Program, allowing highly motivated students to pursue closely integrated undergraduate and graduate programs that may lead to the simultaneous completion of requirements for both master鈥檚 and bachelor鈥檚 degrees. Students usually apply for admission prior to the junior or senior year.
Career Opportunities:
Industrial careers (computer programing, operation research, finance, insurance, actuary, data mining, marketing and technical services), academic careers (graduate and postgraduate work in mathematics, engineering, finance, economics), professional schools (medical school, law school), faculty positions in Grades 6-12 and post-secondary, and government positions (researcher, data analyst, cryptologist, statistician).
Concentrations:
January 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Clark Hall,
The University of Alabama,
TUSCALOOSA,
Alabama,
35487, United States
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
