"There are so many professors in the math department that have gone above and beyond to help students out if they needed it on homework or preparing for a test. These professors are what makes the math department so special."
Isabella Colotta ('24)
B.A. in Mathematics
About this Program
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.A. in Mathematics. Math majors study numbers, solve problems, think critically, and become proficient in the underlying language that flows through all of the sciences. Majors have opportunities for undergraduate research, conference travel, and participation in local and national academic competitions. They can also participate in seminar talks that are tailored to their career and mathematical interests.
B.A. vs B.S. Degree
Students can choose between the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
- The B.A. in Mathematics allows greater compatibility with other areas of study. It has a deeper and wider general education foundation and requires a minor field of study (or double major).
- The B.S. in Mathematics has an optional emphasis in statistics. The more specialized B.S. degree provides in-depth training in pure, discrete, or applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics and computer science, or finance and actuarial science.
The Value of a Mathematics Degree
Students who major in mathematics are analytical thinkers who can solve problems in creative ways. They gain a broad knowledge of both theoretical and applied mathematics, and gain facility in the use of technology that can transfer their knowledge easily to other areas of inquiry.
Related careers in mathematics include:
- Education
- Research
- Information technology
- Engineering
- Finance
- Actuaries
- Accounting
- Banking
- Health
- Statistical analysts
- National intelligence
- Law
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Program Information
Program Type
Major
Minor
Area of Study
Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology
School
Duration
4 Years
Degree
B.A. in Mathematics
Program Location
Required Credit Hours
120
Degree Requirements
Students in the B.A. in Mathematics complete 30 credit hours of math courses.
- Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
- Math 263: Unified Calculus & Analytical Geometry III
- Math 264: Unified Calculus & Analytical Geometry IV
- Math 305: Foundations
- Math 319: Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Math 525: Modern Algebra I
- Math 555: Advanced Calculus I
- One computer programming course
- Csci 111: Computer Science I
- Csci 251: Programming for Engineering and Sciences
- Csci 256: Programming in Python
- Csci 259: Programming in C++
- Two math elective courses at the 300-level or above
See all math courses in the online catalog.
A minor in Math consists 15 credit hours and may be completed using one of two options.
Option 1
- Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I or Math 271: Calculus of Decision Making I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
- Math 263: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
- Math 264: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV
- One course at the 300 level or above
Option 2
- Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I or Math 271: Calculus of Decision Making I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
- Math 263: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
- Two courses at the 300 level or above
What the Video
What can I do with a math degree?
- Fraud Team Manager, Barclays Bank
- Assistant US Attorney, US Dept of Justice
- CEO, Peoples Bank
- Cybersecurity Analyst, FedEx
- President, Bickerstaff Actuarial Consultants
- Faculty, UM Medical Center
- Analyst, National Security Agency
- Head Scientist, Naval Surface Warfare
- Math Teacher, Vicksburg High School
- Senior Vice President, Bank of America
- Faculty, Duke University
- President, MS Delta Community College
- Research Scientist, Veteran's Administration
- Senior Actuary, Willis Towers Watson
- Optometrist, Visions Optique and Eyecare
- Executive Director, Math Assoc. of America
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
Admissions Counselor
Future CLA Students
College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Students
We invite future undergraduates to learn about the College of Liberal Arts, the value of the liberal arts education, our programs, career opportunities, and resources to help you succeed. You can also request a personalized degree sheet.
Next Steps
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