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Mathematics is a powerful and versatile major. You'll learn to solve problems, practice analytical thinking, and develop logical arguments. The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Portland State University is a tight-knit community centered around supporting students.

We Offer:

• A variety of classes with more than 50 upper-division courses per year to choose from
• Small classes taught by faculty who bring their unique expertise into the classroom
• Interconnected learning between mathematics, statistics and mathematics education, and their many applications
• Personalized faculty advising to guide you in developing your very own plan of study
• Scholarships to ensure you have the support you need to succeed
• Opportunities to do research with our expert faculty as part of the honors track

Math majors go on to jobs ranging from education to software development. A bachelor's degree in math from Portland State University will give you skills you'll use for the rest of your life.

Our program is flexible, you can pursue the areas of math that best meet your interests and career goals. Students choose a focus from five distinct areas:

• applied mathematics
• graduate school preparation
• statistics
• high school teaching
• actuarial sciences

Our expert faculty are active in researcher in the following topics:

• algebra and discrete mathematics
• analysis
• computational mathematics
• dynamical systems
• differential equations and control
• mathematics education
• mathematical physics
• statistics and applied probability
• topology and geometry

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS?

With a bachelor's degree in mathematics from PSU, you'll be in high demand for a variety of jobs. Employers know that success in mathematics requires strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

There is a high demand for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors. Since math and statistics are central to the STEM field, our graduates land jobs in industry and government.

Portland State graduates have earned jobs in government, education, finance, and research, including:

• Statistics analyst
• Estimating and pricing specialist
• Software developer
• Institutional research officer
• Management analyst
• Engineering technician
• Risk analyst
• Organization survey analyst
• Insurance examiner
• Financial representative