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Are you interested in becoming a mathematics or statistics major? Welcome to the party!
Mathematics is a growing field with many pure math concentrations and many areas of applied mathematics. Review some possible career descriptions below.
I encourage you to look over the differing degree options at our nearby universities and follow the links to the department sites at those institutions. Each site contains valuable information about the course of study and career opportunities available to mathematicians.
Math degrees are versatile and adaptable to pure research, teaching, or application in biological sciences, business, economics, computer science, engineering, and other fields. Every math degree teaches you the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to succeed in your chosen career field.
Pure Mathematician - A pure mathematician earns a graduate degree in mathematics and develops new theories in a variety of math disciplines including ring theory, number theory, analysis, etc. Sometime in the future, scientists will apply these new theories to their fields, but the pure mathematician studies mathematics for its own sake rather than its applications.
Actuarial Scientist - Actuarial scientists take electives in economics and finance. They use statistics and probability to analyze the economic risk of uncertainty. Many actuarial scientists work in insurance industries.
Biomathematician - Biomathematicians choose electives in biology and chemistry. They develop mathematical models to describe and investigate living organisms and biological systems. Biomathematicians use these detailed mathematical models to simulate biological processes and gain insight not readily available to the experimenter in the lab. The use of logistics functions to model population growth is a simple example found at the College Algebra level.
Statistician - Statisticians use software to visualize and analyze data and design experiments or surveys to gather necessary data. They work with data scientists and analysts in a variety of fields to inform public policy and company decisions. Statistics students choose electives in an applicable field to better prepare them to analyze industry or government data in that field.
Economic analyst - Economic analysts choose their electives in economics and business, science, or engineering. They develop detailed mathematical models to describe economic and financial issues to inform policy decisions in both government and technological industries. Economic analysts work closely with data scientists and experts in their chosen industry.
Cryptographer - Cryptography is an application of number theory focusing on cybersecurity. Students take many electives in computer science and then work in government or many technological industries. Applied mathematicians in cryptography are also prepared to enter graduate studies in computer science if desired.
Austin Community College
Austin Community College
Here at ACC we offer advanced math courses leading to an Associates of Science in Mathematics. Some, but not all, of these classes can be applied to a degree plan at a 4-year institution. Choose your ACC courses with an eye to your future studies to ensure you do not repeat any classes needlessly.
Texas A&M UniverSIty
Texas A&M UniverSIty
Texas A&M University College Station's Department of Mathematics offers many options for math majors including seven applied math emphases. These majors are also offered as accelerated bachelors / masters programs saving you time on the pursuit of a graduate degree!
BA Mathematics
BS Mathematics
BS Applied Mathematical Science with choice of emphases
Actuarial Science Emphasis
Biological Science Emphasis
Computational Science Emphasis
Cryptography Emphasis
Economics Emphasis
Math Emphasis
Statistics Emphasis
TAMU's Department of Statistics offers an additional BS degree in statistics with graduate degrees in statistics and data science, a rapidly growing field.
As you explore your options at Texas A&M, keep in mind the following transfer guides. This will help you choose the best set of courses to take while at ACC.
Texas State University
Texas State University
Texas State University Department of Mathematics offers four bachelors degrees on its main San Marcos campus and accepts ACC credits more readily than other universities. This makes it an excellent transfer option. Unfortunately, there is not yet a math major program at the Round Rock campus.
BA Mathematics
BS Mathematics
BS Applied Mathematics
BS Mathematics Education with teacher certification in grades 7 - 12
Texas Tech UniverSity
Texas Tech UniverSity
Texas Tech University simplifies things somewhat by combining statistics and mathematics in a single Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Their BS Mathematics and BS Mathematics degrees require completion of a minor concentration including such diverse areas as atmospheric science, civil engineering, and microbiology.
You can even study mathematics abroad in Italy or Spain. Go Red Raiders!
There is no transfer planning guide but this site should give you insight into courses to take here and future, exciting courses to enjoy at Texas Tech.
UT Austin
UT Austin
The Department of Mathematics at UT Austin is growing rapidly. There are multiple degree options with varied course requirements and varied emphases. Advisors can help you discern the differences and choose the best path for your career goals.
BA Mathematics
BA Teaching
BSA Mathematics
BS Actuarial Science
BS Teaching
BS Mathematics
BS Mathematics Honors
UT Austin also has a Department of Statistics and Data Science offering a BS in Statistics and Data Science and two applied certificates you could pair with a different major.
UT DALLAS
UT DALLAS
ACC has an excellent transfer agreement with UT Dallas meaning they accept our classes readily and apply them right to your degree plan. You really can "start here, finish there" smoothly.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers degrees in mathematics with emphases in actuarial science, data science, and applied mathematics. Degree options include:
BS Mathematics with specializations in
Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Statistics
BA Mathematics
BS Actuarial Science
BS Data Science
UTeach option to add teacher certification to your degree
Fast track option to earn a masters as well with just one additional year
As you explore your options at UT Dallas, keep in mind the following transfer guides. This will help you choose the best set of courses to take while at ACC.
Actuarial Science Transfer Guide
Additionally, the Comet Connection program may be of interest.
St. Edward's University
St. Edward's University
St Edward's University is nearby and offers scholarships, teaching assistantships, and tutoring positions for ACC mathematics students. The Department of Mathematics offers a BA Mathematics and BS Mathematics with supporting coursework in computer science, physics, and biology. There is even a dual degree in Mathematics and Engineering.
Interested in a Different University or unsure?
Interested in a Different University or unsure?
Contact me so we can explore options at any university you are considering. There are so many exciting options for you to choose from.
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