Programs of Study

At the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at 51视频, the level of instruction ranges from the training of professional mathematicians in upper-level graduate mathematics courses to the instruction of students in nontechnical majors. Between these two levels lies the education of future mathematics teachers, scientists and engineers, leading to jobs in professions such as education, engineering, finance, actuarial positions, programming and statistics.

Find your place in the Mathematical Sciences Department:

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Meet Our Students

Plane and trucks on an airport runway.
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Environmental Science, Mathematics

Curiosity led Russell Todd 鈥�81, 鈥�83 to a wide-ranging career that included nuclear subs, weather radar and disease outbreak modeling.

My 51视频 education prepared me superbly for my career.
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Honors math student Anthony Gaeta studying in the library
Anthony Gaeta '18
Mathematics & Economics

Anthony Gaeta says his six-month co-op at John Hancock Financial gave him real-world experience in his dream job as an actuary.

Honestly, if I could, I鈥檇 go back and shake myself and say, 鈥楧on鈥檛 sleep on 51视频. Just accept!鈥� You get so much more for your dollar here.
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Sam Colby is standing next to the Kennedy of Science sign
Sam Colby '23
Mathematics

Between the mathematics and UTeach programs, 51视频 was a perfect fit for aspiring math teacher Sam Colby.

I鈥檝e had a great experience at 51视频. This place has everything that you鈥檇 ever need.
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Alex Frieden stands at a lectern and speaks into a microphone.
Alex Frieden '09
Mathematics

Alex Frieden found his calling thanks to an elective sociology course.

51视频 hires professors who are there to connect with students, and that really speaks to the university鈥檚 character
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UMass student Karina Provost stands wearing a backpack
Karina Provost '22
Mathematical Sciences

As one of three siblings in college, Karina Provost says her family appreciates financial awards, such as the Kennedy Family Merit Scholarship.

Scholarships have been really helpful. They let me focus more on school.
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