Mathematical Science Program Overview
Mathematics is like an extreme sport for the mind. No other subject asks more of you—in problem solving, abstract thinking, logical argument, or data analysis—than mathematics does. It pushes you, challenges you, and, ultimately, transforms you into someone who is more than just “good with numbers,” but rather, into someone who is capable of thinking clearly, arguing logically, and solving some of the most complex problems the world has to offer.
That’s why no matter what career you have in mind, a math major is one of the surest paths to success. Think of it as a boot camp for your brain, a way to develop the analytical skills you need to succeed in business, law, medicine, or any number of professions.
In fact, mathematics majors score higher on both the LSAT and GMAT (the entrance exams required for law school and medical school) than students from any other major. They also earn more after graduation than students who majored in economics, chemistry, biology, and a host of other majors.
If you’re up for the greatest intellectual challenge higher education has to offer, if you want to push your brain harder and farther than you think it can be pushed, if you’re looking to prepare your mind to take on the tasks your future employers will require, then a math major may be the major for you.
By the time you graduate, you will have mastered the art of critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical argumentation. You will also be prepared for graduate studies or careers in fields such as finance, law, medicine, engineering, education, statistics, and computer science.
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Alumni Profiles
Olivia Janney ’17
Olivia Janney ’17 Mathematics and Engineering From the beginning of her time at Franciscan University, Olivia Janney’s professors stressed the importance of internships in her field. After several internships throughout… read more
Sarah Negri ’18
Mathematics
From the classroom to the residence halls, Sarah Negri ’18 acquired the skills needed to land a job before she even began her senior year at Franciscan University.Negri, an associate… read more
Vince Chaverini ’17
Mathematics & Spanish
Vince Chaverini is reaping the benefits of his mathematics degree as a financial analyst in the mortgage department of Wells Fargo. Since graduation, he also worked as a loan officer,… read more
Chris Buehnerkemper ’13
Education and Mathematical and Computer Science
For some students, a traditional public school just won’t work. Due to academic, behavioral or social issues, they aren’t accepted or don’t choose to attend. In Phoenix, Arizona, those students… read more
Mark Summe ’13
Chemistry and Mathematical Science
Mark Summe said his motivation to enter the science research field was originally fueled by “a desire to drastically change the world.” This desire, he says, was transformed during his… read more
Beyond the Classroom
Austrian Semester Abroad
Grow, develop, and be formed into a more mature student by spending a semester in Franciscan’s Austrian program. You’ll expand your major in unbelievable ways by traveling to places such as Rome and the holy sites of Christendom, and through courses taught at a 14th-century monastery that also serves as your home.
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