Mathematical Sciences

A major in mathematical sciences will prepare you for a variety of professional careers or graduate school by helping you develop strong analytical and quantitative skills.

The program offers two concentrations—mathematics and applied mathematics—giving you the option of pursuing a wide range of career and graduate-study paths.

About The Program

Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences

Credits Required: 120

Possible Occupations

  • Mathematician

Indiana Median Salary: $74,547

Dual Credit Courses

For onsite courses, please refer here to see if the course is offered at your high school.

Online

These courses are available online through Ball State University:

CORE Classes

    • COMM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
    • ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Writing (English Composition I)
    • ENG 104 - Composing Research (English Composition II)
    • MATH 125 - Quantitative Reasoning
    • MATH 165 - Calculus I
    • FIN 101 - Personal Finance for Fiscal Wellness
    • THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
    • JOUR 101 - Media and American Society
    • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
    • RELS 160 - Introduction to Religion in Culture
    • HSC 160 - Fundamentals of Human Health
    • PHYC 110 - General Physics I
    • ISOM 125 - Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications
    • PSYS 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science
    • SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology
    • PHIL 202 - Ethics
    • HSC 180 - Principles of Community Health
    • FCFC 250 - Family Relations

Major-Specific

    • MATH 166 - Calculus II
    • MATH 181 - Elementary Probability & Statistics
    • MATH 217 - Linear Algebra
    • MATH 267 - Calculus III
    • MATH 374 - Differential Equations
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