Mathematics Degree Program
ABOUT MATHEMATICS
When you major in math at Wingate, you take 32 hours of math courses that cover topics including differential equations, statistics and abstract algebra.
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Hands-on education in the field awaits you too. Internships provide you with practical experience while you’re still in college. The Office of Career Services and the American Mathematical Society can point you to internship opportunities in math. Conducting undergraduate research gives you the chance to deeply examine a math-related topic of your choice. Recent students have researched fractals and the expected value of casino roulette. Internships and research can make your graduate school application or résumé stand out.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Financial analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Insurance statistician
- Investment banker
- Software developer
Our graduates go into fields as diverse as teaching, business and engineering. The math major also gives you a solid foundation to pursue graduate school. Since our campus is a short drive from Charlotte, one of the largest financial centers in the country, you’re close to jobs and internships. And your math professors’ top priority is helping you prepare for the career you want.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics majors at Wingate earn either a BS or BA degree. Students may also minor in mathematics.