Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Mathematics] From University of Iowa

An undergraduate degree in mathematics prepares students for a variety of careers in government and business, for secondary teaching, for graduate study, and with proper planning, for a variety of professional programs. Graduate study is advisable for some business and governmental positions and for college and university teaching and research. The department also offers a minor and partners with the Departments of Computer Science and Statistics and Actuarial Science to offer the undergraduate Certificate in Large Data Analysis.

Students majoring in mathematics (either B.A. or B.S.) enroll in one of three programs: Program A is for students who plan to work in business or government or pursue graduate study in mathematics; program B is for students who seek secondary school teaching licensure; and program C is for those seeking specialization in a math-related area, such as actuarial science, biomathematics, business, computer science, economics, physics, statistics, and so forth. Program C may be especially appropriate for students who plan to seek a math-related job after earning a bachelor's degree, rather than going on to graduate study.