Math Degree

The math degree program at University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 Hawaii colleges that offer math degrees.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH at Hilo)

3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Hilo, Hawaii, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled per year at UHH.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1260 to 1620 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at University of Hawaii at Hilo, with 36 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UHH vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

UHH has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can visit their website at http://www.hilo.hawaii.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Math Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UH at Hilo 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

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $111620

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

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $65370

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).