BS Mathematics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The BS in Mathematics is offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and lets students design a course of study around their interests. Students work with faculty on research from data analysis to probability to geometry and topology.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students build mathematical expertise with flexibility to tailor their course of study.

Career pathways

Careers include actuarial work, statistical analysis, computer programming, data analysis, industry, government and secondary school teaching; graduates also prepare for graduate study or professional programmes in business, law, medicine and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UMass Amherst first-year applicants (all undergraduate majors): complete Common Application including the UMass questions; official high school transcript (grades 9-11); official transcripts for any college coursework; one letter of recommendation; $90 application fee; SAT/ACT optional (test-optional); self-reported academic record optional. High school units: English 4; mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including senior-year math); natural science 3 (with labs); social science 2 (one course in US history); foreign language 2 of the same language; electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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