Hofstra University

The physical and applied sciences require a solid foundation in mathematics. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics can tailor their degree to concentrate in chemistry, physics, engineering, or computer science. There is also a joint degree in computer science and mathematics.

You will learn from our distinguished faculty, many of whom have worked in science and technology. Their teaching expertise and real-world insights will ensure your success.

Career prospects for math majors vary, depending on the industry and your role. But in the New York region, graduates with a bachelor's degree in general mathematics earned an average annual salary of $76,416, and job growth for this major is projected to increase 8.2% by 2026, according to New York area labor market data retrieved in July 2018 by Burning Glass Technologies.

Hofstra views mathematics as a collaborative venture, not a solitary pursuit. Every faculty member works to develop students' abilities - to not only think mathematically about problems, but to become fluent and precise in expressing mathematical concepts.

Math students are also exposed to a broad range of current research and new ideas through a busy seminar program. Faculty, students, and guest lecturers discuss varied topics like: How Aliens Do Math, How Math Theory Can Help Break Up Terror Cells, Confessions of a Sequence Addict, The Many Lives of Lattice Theory, and What Mathematics Can Tell Us About Cancer.