At A Glance

Mathematics at Carthage is very active and visible, thanks to a dedicated faculty and outstanding students. Students benefit from small classes, close relationships with their professors, and ample undergraduate research opportunities.

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Career-focused Curriculum

Carthage mathematics majors acquire methods of logical reasoning and deduction while developing problem-solving and communication skills for a wide variety of applications. Students choose the courses that best fit their future goals, whether they plan to attend graduate school, teach math, or use problem-solving and analytical skills in another career.

Carthage also offers coursework in actuarial science, data science, and two engineering dual-degree programs.

 

Focus on Students

The Mathematics Department at Carthage offers students an outstanding faculty committed to teaching. Faculty emphasize communication skills, so graduates succeed in many types of careers. The department also offers multiple sections of upper-level courses yearly to better serve students.

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Beyond the classroom

At Carthage, students who major in mathematics not only receive an exceptional education — they become part of a family of learners. Organizations like the Math Club and Pi Mu Epsilon host mathematics-related activities on campus, from lectures to social gatherings. Students can also compete in a math quiz show called Face Off!

Opportunities for mathematics students

 

original research

Research is built into the Carthage experience through the required senior thesis and options such as the paid Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. Majors often give presentations at professional conferences or publish their work in math journals and magazines.

Research at Carthage

 

career outlook

“Overall employment in math occupations is projected to grow 29 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations,” the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. The BLS expects demand to be strong for statisticians, operations research analysts, and actuaries.

Careers in Mathematics

 

Where Carthage mathematics graduates go

Alumni teach at many middle and high schools or work in various capacities for employers like:

  • Accenture
  • Trustmark
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Epic Systems
  • IBM

Others enter top graduate programs nationwide.

Hear from Carthage mathematics alumni

 

Scholarships for Mathematics Students

Students who intend to major in mathematics at Carthage can enter the annual Math/Science Scholarship competition. Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year and are renewable for four years. 

Math/Science Scholarships