The University of Evansville Department of Mathematics offers a variety of programs, from Mathematics and Applied Mathematics to Actuarial Sciences and Statistics and Data Sciences. Each major and minor incorporates challenging curriculum and early access to upper-level coursework, which helps students to not only develop their background and knowledge but also build personal connections with faculty.

Benefits for UE Math Students

• Learn from faculty members who are recognized authorities in their field, including recipients of highly competitive grant funding from the National Science Foundation
• Conduct undergraduate research while working closely with faculty members
• Present research at national undergraduate research conferences and submit it to journals for publication
• Participate in prestigious summer research experiences around the United States
• Compete in mathematics competitions
• Form connections with other students and alumni

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, graduates begin their careers or pursue their studies in prestigious graduate programs. UE graduates have held a variety of careers, including:

• Actuarial analyst
• Data analyst or statistical analyst
• Financial analyst or business analyst
• Data engineer
• Quantitative scientist
• Operations research analyst
• Market researcher
• Mathematics and statistics teacher

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects data science positions to grow by 31 percent and actuary jobs by 24 percent from 2020 - 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. According to the BLS, data scientists and other mathematical science professionals earned a median annual salary of $98,230, and actuaries earned a median annual salary of $111,030 as of 2020.