College for Women | School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
Do you enjoy solving problems? St. Kate's math program, offered on our St. Paul, MN campus, teaches the patterns of decision-making and problem-solving, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and communication skills in a cooperative environment.
Program Details
Take 32 credits per year to finish your math degree in four years.
Research Opportunities and Student Employment in Math
At St. Kate’s, you'll study mathematics in an environment that stresses close student-faculty interaction, research, and individual support, equipped with the latest technology.
In your senior year, or as a Summer Scholar, you’ll work with a professor on a capstone research project in a subject that interests you. Past topics include combinatorial game theory, the spread of infectious diseases, and the mathematics of music.
As a math major, you'll have the opportunity to work as a tutor or teaching assistant in the mathematical sciences department and collaborate with faculty members on research and projects in both mathematics and computer science.
With a math degree, you'll be well prepared for a variety of scientific, governmental, and business careers, including
- financial services companies
- computer software and hardware companies
- insurance companies
- governmental agencies
- teaching middle or high school mathematics
Your math major from St. Kate's will also prepare you for advanced study in engineering, computer science, and law, among other fields.