What Makes Studying Math at LVC Special?

• Conduct research with our award-winning faculty, like the project leads of our Mathematical Physics Research Group.

• Design a research project of your own, or take your career plan for a test drive with an internship.

• Study in a program where mathematical science majors make up 7% of the student body, a far larger percentage than most colleges.

• Pursue a career path to become a manager, partner, and vice president.

• 100% of LVC mathematics graduates are employed or in graduate school within two years, many of the latter at top-tier institutions.

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median salary for mathematicians and statisticians was $84,760 in 2017 and that mathematics jobs are expected to grow by 33% through 2026.

At LVC, we measure our success by what our students become. In addition to building a foundation in the principles of mathematics, you’ll learn how to think creatively, solve complex problems, and analyze your findings for a wider audience.  

Whether you’re in an introductory or advanced course, you can expect to be at the chalkboard or a computer console presenting your work. You’ll develop the communication skills you need to succeed in the workplace, as you practice presenting solutions to many public audiences. 

Our bachelor’s degree in mathematics is self-contained and flexible. Depending on your interests and career goals, combine your math major with other areas of study, from the hard sciences to Math Education. 

Your training in rigorous thinking and problem-solving will help you succeed in any number of technical careers, whether you want to work in data science, mathematical modeling, software development, or finance.

Planning for graduate school? 

Prepare for intense academic study by working with faculty experts on research projects, joining our competitively funded Mathematical Physics Working Group, or by designing an independent research project of your own.

Discover Your Degree Pathway:

• Apply to our bachelor’s degree in mathematics for first-year undergraduates.

• Master your degree requirements, from linear algebra to computer programming.

• Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals through our flexible curriculum and double major in a related program, like Actuarial Science, Analytical Finance, Chemistry, Computer & Data Science, or Physics.

Work Side-By-Side with Practicing Mathematicians

Thanks to small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and working research groups, you’ll solve complex problems side-by-side with practicing mathematicians daily. With support from faculty advisors, you can also conduct independent research on areas like symmetry and quantum entanglement. 

Gain additional hands-on experience in mathematics-related careers through our for-credit internship program. Find out what it means to be a biostatistician, actuary, or computer programmer. You’ll leave with a clear set of career goals and real-world experience on your resumé.

Conduct In-Depth Research Funded by the National Science Foundation

You’ll have competitive opportunities to join the faculty experts in our Mathematical Physics Research Group, whose research is regularly funded by the National Science Foundation. 

This interdisciplinary group pioneers quantum information science by bringing mathematics, physics, and computer & data science students together with faculty for research projects that provide an incredible foundation for graduate study.

Demonstrate the results of your new research by presenting at regional and national conferences and publishing papers in prestigious academic journals.

What You Can Do with a Mathematics Degree

As a graduate of our mathematics program, we know you’ll succeed because of your outstanding technical, critical thinking, and communications skills. 

Your abilities to conquer technical material, analyze and solve complex problems, and communicate important results to a wide variety of audiences will impress colleagues and employers alike.

Recent LVC graduates work as security engineers, data scientists, programmers, analysts, and researchers for organizations like Elsevier, The Hartford, Mercer, Aetna, and Hershey Medical. 

Others have pursued advanced degrees in mathematics, physics, and actuarial science at The University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of Pittsburgh, Lehigh University, and elsewhere. 

 

Meet Our Graduates

• Aubrey Heilman ’14 shines as senior data scientist for The Hartford, thanks to her experiences with mathematical modeling.

• Justin Cammarota ’19 fulfills his lifelong dream of working at CERN through a competitive summer internship program.

• Mary Baldassarre ’16 makes a big impact as a math educator at Dinwiddie County Middle School.