Math Degree

The math degree program at Roxbury 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer math degrees.

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Roxbury Community College

235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA

About
Roxbury Community College, located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The school was founded in 1973 and provides a post-secondary opportunities for approximately 2,400 students annually. Like many Massachusetts two year institutions that maintain partnerships with four year institutions, RCC maintains a partnership with Eastern Nazarene College that allows for the pursuit of bachelor degrees on campus.

Academics
Roxbury Community College offers a variety of programs that assist students in pursuing transfer opportunities or career training education. Academic transfer programs provide a curriculum that reflects the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with an education in a high demand field or industry that allows for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Science
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid
Roxbury Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who have graduated high school or are eighteen years of age or older. Interested students must supply a completed application, pay all fees, provide transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam. Prior to registration students are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss programs and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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).