Mathematics

Mathematics B.A. at Lehman College

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1. Mathematics at Lehman
2. I advise my students to listen carefully the moment they decide to take no more math courses. They might be able to hear the sound of closing doors. James Caballero
3. Why study Mathematics? • Mathematics is challenging. • Helps builds analytical and critical thinking skills. • A degree in math provides satisfying and well-paying jobs. • Common denominator of all sciences. • For the love of it!
4. Types of jobs available with a BA in Mathematics Career Salary Range (low end-high end) Actuary $55,000-175,000 Air traffic controller $64,000-171,000 Biostatistician $51,000-88,000 Budget analyst $45,000-105,000 Cost estimator $34,000-95,000 Cryptanalyst $38,000-112,000 Foreign exchange trader $90,000-204,000 Forensic analyst $32,000-85,000 Inventory control specialist $55,000-102,000 Market research analyst $55,000-102,000 Operation research analyst $39,000-122,000 Psychometrician $33,000-105,000
5. Types of jobs available with a BA in Mathematics Career Salary Range (low end-high end) Quantitative financial market analyst 51k-132k Statistician 37k-120k Stockbroker 43k-66k Math teacher 34k-82k Technical writer 38k-101k
6. Careers available with a graduate degree in Mathematics • College professor • Mathematician • Cryptanalyst • Electrical/civil engineer • Mathematical physicist • Mathematical Biophysicist • Banking • NSA • FBI • CIA
7. A Road Map to the Degree- Mathematics (43-47 credits) Calculus I, II, III Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra, Real Analysis Higher level elective courses
8. 300+ level math electives • Probability • Ordinary Differential Equations • Number Theory • Introduction to Topology • History of Math • Complex Analysis • Partial Differentiable Equations • Applied Mathematics I, II • Geometry • Game Theory and Linear Programming • Cryptography