Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 220900
- Phone: (413) 644-4400
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
32.46%FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$42,165Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Math Degree
The math degree program at Smith 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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Smith College
Also known as Simon's Rock
84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA
History
Smith College, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened its doors in 1875. Sophia Smith supplied the initial funds through an inheritance received with intent to provide women with an educational institution equal to that of men. Smith College is the largest of the Seven Sisters, a group of traditionally women's liberal arts colleges found in New England. Smith has gone through many revisions over its 130 year history, but has remained true to the tenets initially set forth, which is to provide a quality education and development for young women.
Academics
Smith College offers forty-one programs of study and prides itself on it's the experience and qualifications of its faculty. The school offers its own one year long study abroad programs in four European cities. Smith College is the only all female four year institution to offer a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Programs offered include:
- Art History
- Greek
- History
- Anthropology
- Classical Literature
- Physics
- Environmental Science and Policy
- Sociology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Smith College determined who is accepted in the school by examining each and every applicant's qualities. Often they accept students that may prove unique or different from a standard enrollee, though all students at smith have demonstrated academic excellence prior to acceptance at the college.
Financial aid is available for eligible students. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should visit the Smith College website to obtain more information and determine eligibility.
Students Enrolled in the Math Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Simon's Rock has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 16 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 8 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 24 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black | 3 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non Resident Alien | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Math program at Simon's Rock, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Simon's Rock accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Smith College may offer services like:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation