Math Degree

The math degree program at Mount Holyoke 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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Mount Holyoke College (MHC)

23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

Mount Holyoke College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in South Hadley, MA, which is a predominantly suburban area. About two thousand students enroll at MHC yearly.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Mount Holyoke College accepts about 50 percent of applicants. Of those students admitted, about 34 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $46,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,500 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for MHC is the "Lyons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA.

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mtholyoke.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Math Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MHC offers a bachelor'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).