Mathematics (BA, BS)

Ohio State’s mathematics degree provides students with the analytical and logical training necessary for many diverse professions. Students find that their skills in quantitative reasoning are in demand in many careers and professions, very few of which have mathematics in the job title.

Because mathematics graduates go on to pursue professions in diverse fields, the formal requirements for a major program are very flexible. Depending on individual interests, math majors frequently take courses in areas such as biological and physical sciences, management, finance, linguistics, social sciences, statistics, and the computer and engineering sciences.

The Department of Mathematics offers a BS and a BA in mathematics in six different tracks (specialties) allowing students to explore more than 100 undergraduate and more than 100 graduate-level mathematics courses, while focusing in on a specialized area in mathematics and science. Students are encouraged to apply their mathematics skills in other departments by double majoring or completing a minor in more than 200 other subjects at Ohio State.

Areas of Specialization

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Academic Advisors

Contact/Schedule an Appointment with Math Advisors

mathadvisors@math.osu.edu
(614) 292-6994
Actuarial Sciences and Mathematics majors can schedule appointments via OnCourse.

Future and current Ohio State students can schedule an appointment with the department on Future Students: Consider a Career in Math.

Rodica Barbu

barbu.4@osu.edu
Honors and Theoretical specializations

Caitlin Burden

burden.45@osu.edu
Financial Math Specialization

Anita Simpson

simpson.837@osu.edu
Applied Math, Math Biology and Education specializations

Athena Yiamouyiannis

yiamouyiannis.1@osu.edu
Actuarial Science majors and Pre-Actuarial majors

James Sutherland

sutherland.152@osu.edu
Financial Math specialization

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Associated Facilities

Math Tower

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Honors Math

Any track within the math department can be designated with an honors degree allowing students to follow personal preference and curiosity.

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Financial Math

Students in this track gain a strong computational background highlighting statistics and probability and are competitive candidates in any corporate or commercial-based career within finance, investment, real estate or banking.

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Biological Math

This track prepares students for research based careers and graduate studies in biological fields such as medicine, genomics, neuroscience and molecular modeling.

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Theoretical Math

Also known as “pure” mathematics, theoretical mathematics explores the basic concepts ranging from geometry to analysis. The elective options that are part of this track allow students to personalize the major to highlight particular fields of interest.

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Applied Math

The applied math track is intended for students seeking a strong foundation in mathematics and its application in physical science with options in physics or chemistry.

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Educational Math

This track helps to generate strong educators with exemplary content knowledge as well as the ability to analyze, decipher and explain math in diverse ways.

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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

Nima Dahir, math and economics, talks about being a double major and one-on-one conversations with faculty.

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Opportunities & Support

Undergraduate Research

Students have the opportunity to work with Ohio State faculty as well as others in the U.S. and abroad. The Department of Mathematics supports students to find research opportunities at Ohio State and through national and international organizations, such as the Young Mathematicians Conference and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs).

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Radical Pi Math Club

Radical Pi is a math club at Ohio State created to unite college students with a strong interest in math. It gives students a chance to talk about math beyond coursework, and find out about new topics in math from the faculty and each other.

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SIAM

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) works to meet the needs of all math majors/tracks within the department. This nationally recognized organization is a great way to see the larger picture behind applied mathematics while also networking for your career or academic future. Contact Rodica Barbu for more information.

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Women in Math & Science Club

The Women in Math & Science Club provides support to women who have decided to pursue a career in math and/or science. The club also engages in outreach to area middle-school children to encourage girls and boys to consider studying a science when they get to college.

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