Mathematics
Understand, describe and model physical phenomena.
Our graduates enjoy successful careers in business analytics, computer science, economics, engineering, teaching and research. A degree in mathematics also prepares students for graduate studies in mathematics and many related fields.
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92%
of our majors earn their degree in four years
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53%
of current majors are female
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$116,00
median salary of mathematicians in 2023 based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
A High-Quality Education
All majors complete an individual capstone project under the direction of a faculty member. Students have opportunities to engage in undergraduate research through UD-funded summer fellowships. If you are interested in research, we encourage you to also pursue summer research opportunities through the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.
Undergraduate Mathematics Day is a biennial conference allowing undergraduate students to hear about mathematical research and the applications to disciplines related to mathematics. The Biennial Alumni Career Seminar connects current students with some of our distinguished mathematics alumni and gives students the opportunity to understand the breadth of career opportunities.
Learn MoreMathematics prepares students for a wide array of careers. Chris Cabanski '07 is the director of biostatistics at the non-profit Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. He oversees the biostatistics, statistical programming and clinical reporting for all PICI-sponsored clinical trials testing whether new cancer treatments are safe and effective.

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Visit Campus
Interested in learning more about mathematics? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-2511. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
Math Club and Pi Mu Epsilon
We have a thriving Math Club and a chapter of the national mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon. The Math Club is student-run under the guidance of a faculty member. It organizes and hosts the annual High School Mathematics Contest for area high school students.
Integration Bee
Every year, the department organizes and hosts the popular Integration Bee as part of the Bro. Joseph Stander Symposium . The bee is a competition similar to a spelling bee, with student teams solving problems from integral calculus.
In demand job skills
With new classes focused on the increasingly important field of Data Analytics, you will learn how to manipulate and analyze data using industry standard software and techniques. Offered at all levels of the mathematics curriculum, you can start developing the statistical reasoning and practical knowledge needed to conduct and communicate quality data analysis during your first year on campus.
Bachelor’s Plus Master’s Program
The BPM degree option allows undergraduate students majoring in mathematics to obtain both a bachelor of science and a master of science in five years. The undergraduate degree is earned in the first four years, with the master's degree being earned in the fifth year. BPM students are charged at the regular undergraduate tuition rate for their first four years, and are offered the discounted graduate tuition rate for the 24 semester hours of graduate coursework. During M.S. degree completion, several paid teaching opportunities are available.

Experiential Learning
Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
Next Steps
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average class size for upper level mathematics courses