Math Degree

The math degree program at CUNY Kingsborough Community 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 New York colleges that offer math degrees.

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CUNY Kingsborough Community College

524 W 59th St, New York, NY

Kingsborough Community College, located in Brooklyn, New York, was founded in 1963 and began operations in 1964. The school began with a class of to a class of 468 students. Today the school has an enrollment of over 18,000.

The school has grown and added facilities since it was first founded, such as the Academic Village and the Marine and Academic Center Building. The school believes that education is necessary for a better life, a belief shared by staff and faculty willing to assist students in any way possible.

Kingsborough Community College is a part of the City University of New York (CUNY), which is comprised of 23 colleges and universities throughout New York City. It is the largest urban university and the third largest university system in the United States.

Academics

Kingsborough Community College offers certificate and degree programs to students. Degree programs are there provide vocational and career training or academic progress used for transfer to a four year institution. Career and vocational programs will prepare students for work immediately after graduation, having prepared the student for entry level work in their area of study.

Academic programs for transfer provide the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, and allows for transfer to a four year institution, typically to a school within CUNY.

Associate degree programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Fashion Design

Certificate programs are short term programs, typically lacking general education courses found in degree programs. Such programs provide courses relevant to the field of study, and prepare students for work immediately in their field of study. Certificates may also be obtained to augment an individual's skill set as it relates to their career or field of study.

Certificate programs include:

• Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling
• Culinary Arts and Food Management
• Medical Office Assistant
• Exercise Science/Personal Training
• Maritime Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Kingsborough must provide with their application their original high school diploma or original GED diploma with test score, the application fee, proof of MMR immunization, and proof of immigration status if not a citizen. The school reserves the right to refuse admission to students it feels possess a risk to the safety or security of the college or community.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. Aid is awarded based on need and eligibility as determined through the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The student aid report (SAR) that is provided after a FAFSA submission will be reviewed and awards disbursed accordingly.

Athletics

Kingsborough Community College athletics programs participate in the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) in the CUNY conference. Both men's and women's athletic programs are offered.

Athletic programs:

• Basketball
• Track and Field
• Tennis
• Baseball (Men Only)
• Soccer (Men Only)
• Softball (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

The school also offers intramural sports opportunities throughout the year through the gym and pool facility.

Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Students enrolled at KBCC are invited to join clubs and organizations that interest them. Clubs meet through an established schedule, offering social settings, events planning, and other activities that fit within the scope of a specific club. KBCC has a large number of clubs to choose from, ensuring that something will pique the interest of a given student.

Some of the clubs available include:

• Poetry and Creative Writing
• Arab Culture
• Martial Arts
• Kingsborough Theater Club
• Brooklyn Bridge

The school also supports the arts through its art gallery and theater productions. Student and faculty show, as well as shows by notable artists exposes students to the arts by providing a venue where they may encounter pieces first hand. Theater productions take place throughout the year and allow students to participate in the creation and execution of shows which are available for viewing to the community and any other interested parties.

Students Enrolled in the Math Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Kingsborough Community College 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $73660
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $113250

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).