Mathematics is both elegant and versatile. The analytical thinking and problem-solving skills developed through its study open doors in every sector of the economy – from research to careers in healthcare, business, economics, banking, education, and more.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics
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Our Mathematics program will give you a broad background of mathematics and help you cultivate skills valued by employers. Everything about the design of JCU’s mathematics program enriches your experience. As a mathematics major, you will:
- develop analytical thinking skills while exploring advanced mathematical ideas in a supportive environment,
- have the flexibility to add an additional major or minor that supports your career goals,
- collaborate with peers through projects and engage with faculty through discussions in courses with small class sizes, and
- gain career flexibility by learning skills essential to closely-aligned disciplines.
Our Commitment to You
As mathematics faculty, we will:
- get to know you for who you are both inside and outside of the classroom,
- provide guidance and mentorship as you navigate college and prepare for your future career,
- help you find and prepare for internships, jobs, and graduate school, and
- connect you with opportunities and network you with our program's alumni.
33%
Job market growth for mathematicians and statisticians, 2020-2030
44,800
Mathematicians and statistician jobs, 2020
47%
Of mathematicians work for the federal government
Career Paths
Real-life Challenges and Experiences
Career preparation is built into our curriculum. As a part of coursework, you will prepare for internship and career searches. We'll help you craft your resume, prepare for career fairs and interviews, and celebrate your successes!
Through challenging internships in Northeast Ohio and beyond, you will gain incredible experience, knowledge, and confidence. Recent internship placements include the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Progressive Insurance - Analytics, and scores of opportunities in education, finance, technology, and other industries.
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Alumni Job Titles in Mathematics
- Research Engineer at NASA
- Data Engineering Analyst at Google
- Senior Manager of Research and Development at Hyland Software
- Lead Application Analyst at Moen Inc
- Senior Product Support at AAA Michigan
- Senior Commercial Analyst at American Greetings
- Solution Consultant at Salesforce
- Quality Engineering and Automation Delivery at Nationwide
- Operations Analyst at Axuall Inc
- Research Engineer at Cape Privacy
- Pricing Analyst at Progressive Insurance
- Resource Planning Analyst at Progressive Insurance
- DC Compliance Analyst at Milliman
- Pricing Manager at Park Place Technologies
- Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Elixir
- Process Improvement Analyst at The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Commercial Credit Analyst at Huntington National Bank
- Business Analyst at Hewitt Associates
- Mathematical Modeling, Optimization, Simulation, & Software Designer at RAD-CON Inc
- Mathematician at U.S. Department of Defense
- Marketing Analytics Manager at GE Current
Alumni Job Titles in Data Science
- Consultant at Dalberg Data Insights
- Associate Data Scientist at The Cleveland Clinic
- Biostatistician at HAD
- Manager of Data Analysis at Progressive Insurance
- Biostatistician at Bio-Pharm Clinical Services
- Senior Statistical Modeler at LexisNexis
- Data Scientist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Alumni Job Titles in Computer Science & Information Technology
- Software Development Manager at Amazon
- Corporate IT/Security at Parker Hannifin
- Software Engineer at Tivo
- Programmer at Level 99 Games
- Senior Software Engineer at Kadro
- Developer at OverDrive Inc
- Senior Manager of Cyber Security, IT & Portfolio Management at Timken Steel Corporation
- HR Software Upgrade Manager at Willis Towers Watson
- Oracle System Administrator and Developer at Sandvik Hyperion
- IT Operations and Software Support
- Information Tech at IBM Matching Grants Program
- Technical Services Engineer at Epic
Alumni Job Titles in Science, Technology, & Other Mathematical Sciences
- Principal Economist at Amazon
- Senior Aerospace Engineer at Jacobs
- Engineering Physicist at Comsat Architects
- Self-Employed Technology Consultant
- Production Associate at Utility Relay Company
- Field Guide at Evoke Therapy Programs
- Pricing Manager at Park Place Technologies
- Biology Researcher at University of Pittsburgh
- Packaging Engineer at J.M. Smucker Company
- Parts Repair Technician at Radiological Service Training
Alumni Job Titles in the Financial Industry
- DevOps Engineer at Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
- Vice President and Actuary at TDC Specialty Underwriters
- Quality Engineering and Automation Delivery at Nationwide
- Senior Data & BI Associate at KeyBank
- Business Operations, Analytics, & Reporting Rotational Analyst at KeyBank
- Human Resources Consultant at Deloitte
- Vice President of Data Science at Huntington National Bank
- Actuarial Assistant at the Hartford
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Associate Actuary for Pricing at SCOR
- Licensed Banker at Citizen's Bank
- Underwriting Supervisor at Vanliner Insurance Company
- Vice President of Credit Risk at JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Consulting Actuary at Towers Watson
- Associate Actuary at Medical Mutual
- Insurance Auditor at Chubb
- Product Manager at EY
- Managing Director of Research at Society of Actuaries
- Director of Operations at Schwab Retirement Plan Services
- Tax Advisor at Mobile 1040
- CFO at Ganford Biorch, Inc
- System Development Actuary at Actuarial Resources Corp
- Mutual Fund CFO at Manning & Napier Advisors Inc
- Life and Health Actuary at Pennsylvania Insurance Department
- Chief Actuarial and Analytics Officer at Westfield
Alumni Job Titles in Healthcare
- Physician
- Podiatrist
- Registered Nurse at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
- Clinical Psychologist at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
- Anesthesiologist's Assistant at University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Parts Repair Technician at Radiological Service Training Institute
- VP of Operations and Regulatory Affairs at Multi Radiance Medical
- Interface Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
- Senior Director at Certara
- Associate Data Scientist at Cleveland Clinic
- Data Scientist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Senior Vice President for Solution Architecture at Health Catalyst
- Field Support Specialist at Maxim Healthcare Services
- Network Development and Integration Officer at Southcoast Health
- IT Operations and Software Support at LakeHealth
- IT Director at HIS
- Senior Vice President for Washington and Alaska Group Markets at Premera Blue Cross
- Technical Services Engineer at Epic
Alumni Job Titles in Legal Affairs
- General Counsel at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Senior Attorney at Meyer Law Office
Alumni Job Titles in Management & Leadership Positions
- Senior Vice President at Mesirow Financial
- Senior Vice President at Invesco Ltd
- CFO at Ganford Biorch, Inc
- Mutual Fund CFO at Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc
- CFO at LaRosa's Pizzeria, Inc
- Senior Vice President of Washington and Alaska Group Markets at Premera Blue Cross
- Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Penske Logistics
- Senior Manager of Research and Development at Hyland Software
- Team Leader of Corporate Business Intelligence at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Programming Manager at University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Director of Quality and Management Development at The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Manager of Revenue Operations at FirstEnergy
- Product Planning Manager at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
- Manager, Consulting, Risk Nordics at SAS
- Senior Manager of HCP&R Standard at EY
- Senior Director of Insurance Product Management at Metromile
- Chief Actuarial and Analytics Officer at Westfield
- Vice President of Credit Risk at JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Managing Director of Research at Society of Actuaries
- Global Commercial Director at O-I Glassware
- Senior Americas Digital Operations Manager at HSBC
- Director of Sales at Seaway Advanced Cold Forming
- Director of Plant Services at US Steel Corp
- Director of Finance and Operations at PROACTIVE Controls Group LLC
- Managing Director at EY
- Director of Benefits at The J.M. Smucker Company
- Pension Manager at Nestle
Alumni Job Titles of Entrepreneurs and Self-Starters
- Owner at Jacxin Morgan Academy
- Co-Owner at Your Best Self Fitness
- Founder and CEO at ZenStrategies
- President and Ownder at Prism Computer Applications, Inc
- Founder and Owner/Operator at University Auto & Tire
- Founder at MyEssayFeedback.ai
- Self-Employed Technology Consultant
Alumni Job Titles in Education
- Executive Director of Institutional Research at Daytona State College
- Senior Research Associate at Case Western Reserve University
- Accounting Associate at St. Ignatius High School
- Director of Operations, Satellite Facilities at Kent State University
- Senior Manager for SAS Education at SAS
- Content Editor for Amplify Education Inc
- K-12 Teacher at many schools
- College Faculty at many schools
Alumni Job Titles in Public Service
- Accounting and Business Applications Supervisor at Cleveland Public Library
- Deputy Director at Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Traffic and Operations Specialist at Ideastream Public Media
- Community Service Specialist at Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission
- Life and Health Actuary at Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Alumni Job Titles in the Federal Government
- Agent at U.S. Secret Service
- Data Scientist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Agent at Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Cryptologic Mathematician at U.S. Department of Defense
- Captain at U.S. Army Transportation Corps
- Deputy Director of Reserve Affairs at Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Mathematician at U.S. Department of Defense
Notable Alum
Colin Corcoran, '20
BS, Mathematics
Analyst, Pricing & Portfolio Management at KeyBank
“My time at JCU was incredibly meaningful. As a mathematics major, I found true mentors, intellectual challenges, and internships that set a course for a strong future. As a student-athlete, I forged lifelong relationships.Ìý As part of the JCU family, I feel I’m part of something bigger than myself, and that experience informs my conduct and ethics every day."
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Mathematics Alumni Across the Region
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ alumni live, work, teach and support communities throughout the region from Northeast Ohio to Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Rochester, Pittsburgh, New York City, Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.