Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Covers algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 6 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Mathematics, General
- Focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Covers algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
- Algebra and Number Theory
- Focuses on the expression of quantities and their relationships by means of symbols, vectors, matrices, and equations, and the properties of integers. Covers algebraic structures, quadratic and automorphic forms, combinatorics, linear algebra, and algebraic geometry.
- Analysis and Functional Analysis
- Focuses on the properties and behavior of equations, multivariate solutions, functions, and dynamic systems. Covers differential equations, variation, approximations, complex variables, integrals, harmonic analysis and wavelet theory, dynamic systems, and applications to mathematical physics.
- Geometry/Geometric Analysis
- Focuses on the properties, measurements, and relationships pertaining to points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. Covers global analysis, differential geometry, Euclidian and Non-Euclidian geometry, set theory, manifolds, integral geometry, and applications to algebra and other topics.
- Topology and Foundations
- Focuses on the properties of unaltered geometric configurations under conditions of continuous, multi-directional transformations. Covers mathematical logic, proof theory, model theory, set theory, combinatorics, continua, homotopy, homology, links, and transformation actions.
- Mathematics, Other
- Mathematics not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $72,040
- Hiring change through 2035
- −0.2%
- Job openings a year
- 63,500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- $167,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
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- Median pay
- $79,940
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.7%
- Job openings a year
- 3,900
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- Median pay
- $120,230
- Hiring change through 2035
- 34.6%
- Job openings a year
- 24,800
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- Median pay
- $126,710
- Hiring change through 2035
- 0.6%
- Job openings a year
- 100
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- Median pay
- $105,650
- Hiring change through 2035
- 11.0%
- Job openings a year
- 1,900
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- Median pay
- $81,490
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.1%
- Job openings a year
- 200
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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Working style
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