Mathematics - Computation

The Mathematics (BS) - Computation degree is designed for students interested in the intersection of mathematics and computation.  Students will develop strong computer skills to go with their mathematical expertise.  Many students in this program choose to double major in Computer Science, although this is not required.

As a student in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, you will be taught by tenure track faculty in small classes and receive individualized attention both inside and outside of class.  You will have opportunities to conduct research alongside a faculty member or participate in an internship. The strong analytical and problem-solving skills you will develop can be applied to many fields.

Appalachian's Mathematics (BS) degree requires students to select a concentration area. Besides Computation, other predesigned concentrations are in Business, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Secondary Education and Statistics. Students can also design their own concentration with consultation from a faculty advisor.

If you think this is the major for you, it is important to begin the program of study during your freshman year or you may fall behind in course requirements.

Some of these jobs may require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

• Applications Programmer
• Banking/Credit/Investment Manager
• Biometrician/Biostatistician
• Compensation/Benefits Admin
• Consumer Loan/Credit Officer
• Cost Estimator/Analyst
• Data Processing Manager
• Data Control Administrator
• Database Manager
• Financial Auditor
• Financial Consultant
• Inventory Control Specialist
• Investment Banker
• Mathematician
• Network Programmer
• Numerical Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
• Purchasing/Contract Agent
• Quality Assurance Analyst
• Rate Analyst
• Robotics Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Statistician
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Support Representative
• Treasury Management Specialist

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)