Mathematics is one of Alvernia's highest paying and most sought after majors. Furthermore, math majors consistently score high on entrance exams for medical school and law school. Majoring in math will teach students critical thinking, and quantitative and analytical skills that are in high demand by employers.
Alvernia's class sizes are capped at 24 for lower-level courses and are typically much lower in upper-level courses. Though content-heavy, the major is credit-light. Students have the flexibility to pick up a minor or even a second major. Computer science and physics courses mesh particularly well with a math major. Prior math majors have double-majored in more distant subjects such as accounting and chemistry.
Career Outlook
After earning your Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:
Mathematician
Statistician
College Math Professor
Actuary
Market Research Analyst
Economist
Aerospace Engineer
Financial Analyst
