Math Degree

The math degree program at Copper Mountain College is a general degree program that prepares students for instruction on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships using symbolic logic and language. Students who graduate from the math degree program may pursue careers as budget analysts, mathematicians, market researchers, accounting, investment securities, and more. Courses include algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer math degrees.

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Copper Mountain College (CMC)

7871 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA

About

Copper Mountain College, located in Joshua Tree, California, is among the most recent additions to the California Community College System,  being the 108th of the 112 institutions that comprise the system. The school was once a satellite campus for the College of the Desert, and was established to provide education opportunities for marines based in military center located in the nearby city of Twentynine Palms. The school is now an independent institution, having received full accreditation in 2001.

Academics

Copper Mountain College offers a number of programs that allow for career or academic development, whichever better suits the needs of the student. Career training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare the individual student for long term employment as a qualified professional. Academic programs prepare students for transfer to a four year institution by first allowing them to complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years locally and at low cost.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Communications
• History
• Nursing
• Environmental Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals who wish to enroll at CMC may do so by completing the application for admission, paying all fees, and providing transcripts and test scores if available. Students must be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registering. In addition, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum prior to their first semester, as well as participate in new student orientation. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Math Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CMC offers an associate's degree program in math.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Mathematicians

Description

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mathematicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.4% from 2014 to 2024

Statisticians

Description

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, statisticians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 33.8% from 2014 to 2024

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

Description

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).