Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
Learn more about how to afford a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.
How long does it take?
This 120 credit program is designed to be completed in four years.
What will I learn in a math degree program?
The bachelor’s degree in mathematics at the University of Nevada, Reno is offered as a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science, with specializations available in applied mathematics, discrete mathematics and operations research, and statistics. You complete coursework in calculus, linear algebra, statistics and analysis while strengthening analytical, logical and problem-solving skills. The Bachelor of Arts provides a broad liberal arts foundation, while the Bachelor of Science offers a more intensive focus on mathematics, statistics, computing and science. Graduates are prepared to apply mathematical models and concepts across a wide range of careers or pursue advanced study.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno provides a strong foundation in mathematical reasoning, data analysis and problem-solving. Students can pursue interests in pure or applied mathematics and statistics while gaining skills valued in data science, finance, technology, research and education.
Why choose the College of Science?
The College of Science offers educational opportunities in pure and applied physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Professors in the College frequently earn statewide teaching excellence awards and are pioneers in their respective fields, with access to high-powered scientific facilities and resources to perform research on all seven continents. The College also encompasses three public museums that offer research and community engagement opportunities: the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Museum of Natural History and the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
Earn a dual degree in secondary education and math
The NevadaTeach program at the University of Nevada, Reno provides you with all of the coursework to pursue a teaching license at the middle or high school level, while earning a comprehensive and marketable degree in your STEM discipline. Open the door to a world of career options while helping to improve education in Nevada.
Choose your specialization in math
The general mathematics specialization is offered for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree paths.
The applied mathematics specialization is offered for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree paths. An applied mathematician conducts research in partnership with the fields of medicine, engineering, finance, industry and more with the goal of solving a specific problem in the real world. Pure mathematics often bleeds over into the application side of things—the fields are not siloed from one another. Sub-research cateogories include game theory and operations research; applied mathematics, varied applications; and advanced computational methods.
The discrete mathematics specialization is offered for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree paths.
The statistics specialization is offered for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree paths. Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of this, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments. Sub-research categories include the science of data collection and analysis.
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Careers with a degree in math
A degree in math not only provides expertise in mathematical topics but also equips graduates with critical thinking and reasoning skills that employers value. Mathematicians work in a wide range of settings, including government, healthcare, education as well as in private industries. Mathematicians may be involved in diverse areas such as polling, market research and analysis, business intelligence, and research and development. Careers you may pursue with a degree in math include:
- Data scientist or analyst
- Software engineer or developer
- Machine learning engineer
- Financial analyst or planner
- Statistician
- Market research analyst
You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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