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Mathematics

As an LVC mathematics major, you’ll benefit from learning how to think creatively, solve complex problems, and present your solutions in compelling ways, in addition to building a strong foundation in mathematic principles.

For a well-rounded education, you can double-major in other fields, like actuarial science, data science, and computer science. If you’re thinking that math education is the path for you, we offer a secondary education teacher certification. Depending on your interests, the great thing about LVC’s math degree is that it’s flexible—allowing you to double-major in any other program here, from the arts and humanities to business.

Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to succeed at whatever you do, using your outstanding technical, critical thinking, and communication skills. Need-based departmental scholarships are available.

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You’ll learn calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and computer programming as an LVC math major. We offer electives in subjects like abstract algebra and cryptography, and, in your junior and senior years, you’ll help choose topics for specialized upper-level courses. The skills you develop translate well into a fulfilling career—recent graduates work as security engineers, data scientists, programmers, analysts, and researchers for organizations like Elsevier, The Hartford, Mercer, Aetna, and Hershey Medical.

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Student-Faculty Research

Top Mathematics Research

Flex your math skills with the Mathematical Physics Research Group. You’ll work with professors and peers from the physics and computer and data science programs, collaborating on research topics like functional programming and quantum information science.

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$101,460

median pay for all math occupations in 2023 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

30%

projected job growth in math careers by 2032 (BLS)

37,100

projected math job openings each year

95%

of LVC math grads are employed or in graduate school within a year of graduating

Career Opportunities

Financial Analyst
Data Scientist
Market Research Analyst
Insurance Underwriter
Risk Analyst

Postsecondary Teacher
Programmer
Statistician
Investment Analyst
Financial Planner

In Their Words

Support

The math department at LVC ensures that students are exposed to a wide range of mathematical topics while encouraging exploration of how these essential areas are interconnected. The program’s curriculum pushes mathematical thinkers to broaden their understanding and delve deeper into the subject, creating engaging and critical discussions. What I appreciate most is how accessible the professors are and how passionate they are about mathematics. They’re genuinely dedicated to the material and eager to share their expertise.

Olivia Delgiacco ’26, Mathematics

Foundation

My Mathematics major prepared me for the interesting work: the domain where the problem is harder than the code. You need a strong base of mathematical understanding, the ability to read (a lot!) and teach yourself difficult topics from source documents, and the confidence to turn around and teach someone else technical material.

Adam Rilatt ’24, Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin

Preparation

Students in LVC’s Mathematics program are well-rounded. Our program prepares students to learn independently, think critically, and solve complex problems.

Dr. Cristina Mullican, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

$1 million

in National Science Foundation grants awarded to math department