Majoring in Mathematics
The Mathematics Degree
This program covers analysis, algebra, geometry, statistics, service courses for majors in other divisions, and courses for non-mathematics and non-science majors. A major in mathematics prepares the student for graduate study, for a career in secondary education teaching, or for a career in industry or with the federal government.
Learn more about majoring in Mathematics at Keuka College.
Mathematics Internships & Field Periods
Students working toward a mathematics degree at Keuka College must complete a 140-hour internship each year—we call this Field Period.
Here's where some of our mathematics students have recently done their Field Periods. All of these organizations have indicated they'd be interested in hosting Keuka students in the future.
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center
- Elmira, N.Y.
- City of Corning, Parks and Recreation
- Corning, N.Y.
- Corning-Painted Post Area School District
- Corning, N.Y.
- Dr. Jamie L. Brenon Chiropractic and Massage
- Tonawanda, N.Y.
- Geneva City School District
- Geneva, N.Y.
- Horseheads Central School District
- Horseheads, N.Y.
- Naples Central School District
- Naples, N.Y.
- Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
- Orchard Park, N.Y.
- Penn Yan Central School District
- Penn Yan, N.Y.
- Prattsburgh Central School
- Prattsburgh, N.Y.
- Remsen Central School District
- Remsen, N.Y.
- Rome City School District
- Rome, N.Y.
Links for Mathematics Majors
Find out all you can about majoring in Mathematics and the careers to which such a degree will lead. Here are some links to professional organizations, job banks, and associations you may find interesting.
| American Mathematical Society - Internship & Co-op Opportunitiesfor Undergraduates | |
| Goldman Sachs Careers | |
| Google Diversity Internship Programs | |
| Higher Education Jobs | |
| Math-jobs.com |
What Can I Do with a Mathematics Degree?
With a Mathematics degree, you can find a career in the following:
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Compensation/Benefits Administrator
- Computer Programmer
- Cost Estimator/Analyst
- Cryptographer/Cryptologist
- Engineer
- Estate Planner
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Mortgage Researcher
- Numerical Analyst
- Professor
- Public Health Statistician
- Risk & Insurance Specialist
- Risk Analyst
- Statistician
- Teacher
- Underwriter
- Urban Planner
Average Annual Salary
$55,000 (actuarial), $60,000 (consulting), $53,000 (technical/computer support) National Association of Colleges and Employers, Salary Survey: 2006-2007Field Periods in Mathematics
Field Period & Internship News
See how exciting a Field Period actually is. Check out these headlines about Keuka students' recent Field Periods & internships.