Why study Mathematics at MC?
Mathematics is the language of science, technology and engineering and, in a technology-driven society that is generating billions of pieces of data every day, it is also the language of business and communication. Learning about mathematics teaches you to develop logical arguments and solve problems, essential skills for a wide variety of careers. While those who work in jobs requiring mathematical skill earn high salaries and report great job satisfaction, there aren't enough college graduates with those skills to meet the demand.
Mathematicians work in fields from finance and insurance, to business analytics, biotechnology and national security. We analyze market data for large corporations, develop climate models to predict environmental changes, improve internet search engines and social media, design clinical trials with medical researchers, attack cryptographic problems for the National Security Agency, and develop better airline security systems.
At Maryville College, mathematics majors explore topics in pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, computer science and physics. The quantitative abilities they develop are complemented by the liberal arts core, resulting in well-rounded students with a marketable mix of skills. Our majors enjoy small class sizes and close relationships with their professors and are participating in competitive summer research programs at Oak Ridge National Lab and around the country. If you enjoy mathematics and are excited about the wide range of career opportunities for people with these skills, we'd love to have you join us!
Maryville College Works is a comprehensive career preparation program that is integrated into the College’s four-year liberal arts curriculum. Key components include assessment, advising, networking and professional experiences.
External Relationships
ORAU
United Way of Blount County
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
University of Tennessee College of Engineering
Auburn University College of Engineering
Tennessee Technological University College of Engineering
Vanderbilt University School of Engineering
Meet a recent student
Jordan Thomas ’17
Hometown: White House, Tenn.
Jordan wasn’t aware of the field of actuarial science until a professor, hearing how she wanted to use her math major and statistics minor, suggested she look into it. Researching what actuaries do, Jordan realized it could be the career for her. A 2015 summer internship at Health Care Indemnity in Nashville confirmed her career choice. Now she is preparing to study actuarial science at MTSU’s College of Basic and Applied Sciences. “Without Maryville College and the guidance of my advisor, I would not be as prepared today as I am for my future,” she said.
Outcomes of Recent Grads
Featured Graduate
Kyle Prince ’09
Currently: Math Teacher in Rutherford County Schools; working on a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education at MTSU
Kyle’s Senior Study analyzed the rankings system used by the NFL, and he continues to apply math to real-world questions in his algebra classes at Central Magnet High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The recipient of several “Teacher of the Year” awards, Kyle also serves on the governor’s 18-member Teacher Cabinet. “Even though my research interests have changed to mathematics education, the expertise Maryville College provided me with has led to multiple publications, national and international presentations, and hopefully, a successful doctoral dissertation,” he said. “Maryville College developed the foundation on which my dreams are currently being built.”
Graduate School Placements
Clemson University
Florida State University
Georgia Tech
LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Miami (of Ohio) University
North Carolina State University
University of Nebraska
University of North Carolina
University of Tennessee
