MathematicsB.S.

Learn to solve problems and think analytically, and prepare for a career in a high-demand field.

Mathematics provides the foundation for every other scientific discipline — and it’s a fascinating field of study, too. A B.S. in Mathematics from UND immerses you in problem solving and logical thinking and opens the door to an unlimited array of rewarding careers.

Program type:: Major
Format:: On Campus
Est. time to complete:: 4 years
Credit hours:: 120 (major), 20 (minor)

Why earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics?

Application Deadlines

Fall:: Feb. 1* | April 15^
Spring:: Dec. 15
Summer:: May 1

*Freshman Priority Deadline
^Transfer Priority Deadline

Studying mathematics helps you understand the building blocks of science and our everyday world. From computational mathematics to analytical thinking, a math degree builds the skills you need in any career.

As a Mathematics major at UND, you'll take a deep dive into subjects including:

Applied Math
Combinatorics and Cryptology
Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Analysis
Number Theory and Abstract Algebra

As you progress through the curriculum, you'll become proficient at:

Computational mathematics
Logical and analytical thinking
Formulating problems in mathematical language and solving them
Working with mathematical structures
Abstract thinking

You'll graduate as a skilled mathematician and problem solver.

Mathematics at UND

Gain valuable experience by tutoring other students.
Hear from experts in the field through our visiting speaker series.
Join the Math Club or the Actuarial Science Club and get to know other students.
Study in the Math Active Learning Lab (MALL).
Get the tutoring help you need at the Math Learning Center & Computer Lab.

Mathematics Careers

92K

Median annual salary for mathematicians and statisticians

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

30%

Anticipated job growth for mathematicians and statisticians

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Studying mathematics builds the problem-solving and logical-thinking skills that employers prize. Your bachelor's degree will take you anywhere you want to go, whether you plan a career in mathematics, business, industry, government, teaching or academics.

Many mathematics majors at UND go on to graduate school in mathematics and to professional schools such as law school and medical school. Others go directly to work in a variety of careers, including:

Data analyst
Software Engineer
High School Teacher
Actuary
Mathematician
Statistician
Scientific Consultant

A Mathematics degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

Algebra
Calculus
Statistics
Curriculum Development
Java (Programming Language)
R (Programming Language)

UND Mathematics Major Alumni

Mathematics alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Bismarck State College
Dynamic Signal, Inc.
Epic Systems Corporation

Mathematics Courses You Could Take

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