Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics prepares you for graduate study or for careers in business, technology, industry, government and teaching.
Concentration
You can choose a concentration in Actuarial Science.
Actuarial exam preparation
Actuarial courses line up with the Society of Actuaries exams P and FM. Most entry-level actuarial jobs expect you to pass those 2 exams.
Honors in Mathematics
Eligible students can join the honors program. The catalog lists how to qualify.
Start your master's early
Eligible undergraduates can earn up to 12 hours of graduate credit that counts toward both the bachelor's and the master's in mathematics. The Graduate School runs the accelerated master's program and reviews applications.
Learn about accelerated master's programs
Degree requirements
The course catalog is the official home for courses and the four-year plan.
Degree requirements and four-year plan
Common career paths
- Actuarial work
- Data analysis and statistics
- Finance and insurance
- Teaching
- Graduate school
How to apply
Apply through Undergraduate Admissions. If you're transferring, you can request a credit evaluation.
Faculty
Kewen Yao
Instructor
Joel Webb
Instructor
Tumulesh Solanky
Department Chair, University of Louisiana System Foundation and Michael and Judith Russell Professor in Data/Computational Sciences
Steven Shalit
Instructor
Judith Nowalsky
Instructor
Tri Ngo
Instructor
Dustin McPhate
Instructor
Linxiong Li
Associate Chair, Graduate Coordinator, Professor
Maegan Dobson
Instructor
Lisa Crespo
Assistant Chair, Instructor
Peter Bierhorst
Associate Professor