Why Major in Mathematical Sciences?

A Mathematical Sciences Degree is a great background for those who are pursuing careers in law, medicine and teaching.

Undergraduate Student Info

Thinking about majoring in math? Here's why you might want to do it!

If you enjoy and excel at math, pursuing a career in mathematics can lead to higher job satisfaction. There is a wide variety of lucrative career opportunities available to those who study math: Actuarial science, data science, sports analytics, programming, risk analysis, software engineering, education, etc. You’ll develop important life skills: Critical thinking, problem solving, communication, creativity, organization and study skills, and collaboration (just to name a few!) and become part of an inclusive and diverse community of exceptional students and dedicated faculty.

NJIT’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematical Sciences degree offers five concentrations to choose from: 

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Mathematics of Finance and Arcturial Science
  • Applied Statistics
  • Mathematical Biology

There are streamlined options for double majors that combine a Mathematics degree with Physics, Biology, or Computer Science.

NJIT’s Math Department also offers a degree in Data Science - Statistics option

For a deeper look into skills gained studying math, careers in math, well-known people with math degrees, and what makes our math program special, watch our Why Study Math video.

Major Advisement and Information

For more information about majoring in math, contact: DMS Undergraduate Advisors. 

Declare Math Major

To declare a math major, select the specific major from our Undergraduate Majors and Minors Page and request to declare a major through Highlander Pipeline or directly through the following link: Application to Change Major/Minor/Concentration.

 

Updated: May 7, 2025