The bachelor’s degree with major in applied mathematics addresses the foundations of advanced mathematics with the flexibility in selection of advanced program courses to tailor to student interests. Students develop expertise in scientific computing methods and technical writing. Selection of a minor is required. Internship and cooperative education programs are available, as well as options to engage in Education Abroad or Study in America for international or national cultural enrichment and membership in student organizations for networking with peers.
Applied Mathematics

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First Year
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Explore tutoring and computer services offered through Math CATS (Tutoring and more).
Take advantage of COSE Virtual Express advising.
Adopt your University Seminar US1100 learning as key for first year success.
Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.
Participate in the Experiential Education Certificate Program.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Begin expanding your student experience by joining a student organization through the Bobcat Organization HUB.
Review your degree plan for courses that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Attend a talk for students through TalkMath2Me.
Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.
Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.
Consider the STEM Communities Learning Assistance program.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Create your Handshake profile.
Develop and review your resume with Career Services.
Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.
Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.
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Middle Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Schedule appointments with the COSE Advising Center and follow registration instructions for course guidance.
Visit Math CATS regularly.
Consult your academic advisor and learn about scholarship opportunities.
Explore Mathworks programs and offerings, including undergraduate opportunities for involvement such as the Mathworks Fellows program and more.
Regularly check the curricula and flowchart pre-requisites and co-requisites for courses may change over time.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Get involved with peers by joining the Math Club, SIAM, SUPER in Math, Talk Math to Me and Problem Solvers. Despite the name, membership in Association for Women in Mathematics is open to all.
Learn about scholarship opportunities for math students.
Be sure to check out Pi Mu Epsilon, the Honorary National Mathematics Society.
Participate in Women in STEM initiatives and the Hispanic and Latino STEM Mentoring Program (HLSAMP).
Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Share your knowledge with various employment opportunities, such becoming an Undergraduate Instructional Assistant, a Math CATS tutor, a Class Assistant, a Paper Grader, Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.
Explore the program Logic@TXST designed to encourage research into mathematical logic at Texas State University or Talk Math 2 Me, where students gain great experience communicating mathematics while developing presentation skills in a relaxed environment.
Check out the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Program.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.
Join Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.
Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.
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Last Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.
Explore next steps including potential graduate programs.
Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.
Complete a capstone project related to major.
Create and update a digital portfolio of academic work and experiences.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Participate in the various seminars and events held by the Department of Mathematics.
Be sure to check out Pi Mu Epsilon, the Honorary National Mathematics Society if you are not already a member.
Attend financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).
Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Explore Undergraduate Research Opportunities to gain hands-on experience and build research skills alongside faculty mentors.
Attend a conference related to your major (get recommendations from a faculty) or your student organization.
Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.
Join a professional organization in your major or passion.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services and the Graduate College.
Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.
Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.
Identify faculty and professional references.
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Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Analyst/consultant/manager
- Applied mathematics researcher
- Biostatistician
- Budget or business analyst
- Business intelligence developer
- Cost estimator
- Cryptanalyst
- Cryptographer
- Data analyst
- Data engineer
- Data operations associate
- Data processing specialist
- Data scientist
- Geolocation engineer
- Global Pricing analyst
- Guidance and navigation engineer
- Informatics scientist
- Information analyst
- Insurance underwriter
- Investment analyst
- Quantitative investment analyst
- Math curriculum coach/consultant/director
- Mathematics teacher
- Meteorologist
- Modeling engineer
- Operations researcher
- Operations support specialist
- Engineer
- Finance manager
- Financial analyst
- Financial planner
- Forecast analyst
- Functional analyst
- Game designer/game mathematician
- Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeler
- Principal Scientist
- Product Manager
- Program Manager
- Programmer
- Purchasing agent