Program Overview
An equation for success.
From research and development of new technology and products, to financial analysis for businesses, to teaching in the classroom, the opportunities for math majors are as exciting as they are diverse.
In this program, you will build advanced problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are valued in a number of professions. Depending on your career goals, you may learn how to apply your math skills to design and analyze experiments, develop technology, research scientific phenomena, operate successful business and much more.
The program offers special opportunities to engage in math-related research and to participate in the Mathematical Association of America Putnam Examination, the most prestigious mathematics competition in the nation.
Degree Fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Think math is fun
- Enjoy an intellectual challenge
- Like to solve problems and puzzles
- Are an analytical, logical thinker
- Have a strong work ethic
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Financial analyst
- Computer programmer
- Engineer
- Security consultant
- Professional in business technology, research and product development (develop new software, hardware, Internet applications or security and data management systems)
- Professor and researcher (generally requires a graduate degree)
Areas of Emphasis
- Mathematics: General
- Mathematics: Computation
- Mathematics: Modeling and Data Science
- Mathematics: Mathematical Biology
Location
Moscow
Availability
Available On-Campus
Program Outline
Careers:
- Financial analyst
- Computer programmer
- Engineer
- Security consultant
- Professional in business technology, research and product development (develop new software, hardware, Internet applications or security and data management systems)
- Professor and researcher (generally requires a graduate degree)
Other:
- The program offers special opportunities to engage in math-related research and to participate in the Mathematical Association of America Putnam Examination, the most prestigious mathematics competition in the nation.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
