
Mathematics BA, BS
New York, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Are you captivated by the beauty of patterns and intrigued by the inherent logic of the universe? If so, mathematics may be the perfect choice. By immersing yourself in mathematics, you can unlock the power to decipher the secrets of nature, develop technology, and comprehend the interconnectedness of the world around us. Mathematics underpins everything from encrypting messages and predicting climate change to medical imaging, machine learning, and much more. Whether you dream of unraveling the mysteries of the universe or utilizing mathematical models to shape the future, a mathematics degree gives you the flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
What will I learn?
Your academic journey will encompass a range of classes in calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, mathematical proof, and higher-level mathematics. Beyond that, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your studies by selecting a concentration that aligns with your specific interests.
- Computing and applied math: Your curriculum will include computer science and mathematical computing courses.
- Aspiring actuary: You’ll delve into probability, economics, finance, and statistics.
- Pursuing a teaching career: You’ll take courses in the theory and practice of education alongside a diverse array of mathematical subjects.
Regardless of your concentration, you can expect to build a robust foundation in logic, proofs, and the fundamental concepts that underpin comprehension of the world through mathematics.
What can I do outside of class?
At UB, your opportunities extend far outside of the classroom.
- Research: Spend a summer (or a semester) working with UB faculty or on an independent research project.
- Internships: Build your professional network and get real-world experience.
- Study abroad: Since math is typically the same around the globe, it’s fairly easy to spend a semester studying in another country.
- Student clubs: Make friends and have fun in UB’s hundreds of student clubs, including the Undergraduate Math Club.
- Teaching and tutoring: Students with top grades may be teaching assistants and tutors.
Career Opportunities
Maximize airline travel efficiency. Teach high school calculus. Become a data scientist. A math degree gives you choices throughout your career. Our alumni have worked in a variety of fields, including accounting, appraising, banking, data processing, and market research analysis.
As a math major, you might work for a bank, online retailer, insurance company, school, government agency, or nearly any type of organization after you graduate. Here are just a few of your career choices:
- Actuary
- Budget officer
- Census Bureau analyst
- Computer programmer
- Computer systems analyst
- Computer systems engineer
- Cryptographer/Cryptanalyst
- Data scientist/Data analyst
- Econometrician
- Efficiency expert
- Engineering analyst
- Environmental planner
- Financial analyst
- Fundraiser
- Industrial R&D modeler/analyst
- Information scientist
- Mathematician
- Numerical analyst
- Purchasing agent
- Quality control supervisor
- Statistician
- Teacher
Scholarships and Funding
Financial aid includes grants, scholarships, work-study and loans, and is provided through many different agencies including federal and state governments as well as individual departments at UB.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Scholarships
- I Applied, What’s Next?
- Special and Unusual Circumstances
You must meet the following basic criteria to be eligible for federal financial aid:
General Eligibility Requirements
- Demonstrate financial need (for most programs);
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen;
- Have a valid Social Security number unless you are from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau;
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment (matriculated) as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
- Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) to be eligible for Direct Loan program funds and at in at least 3 credit hours for Pell Grant funds (repeated coursework may not be counted in enrollment in some instances);
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the University at Buffalo;
- Sign a certifying statement on the FAFSA stating that:
- You are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe a refund on a federal grant and
- You will use federal student aid only for educational purposes;
- Show you are qualified to obtain a college education by:
- Having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
- Completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law; OR
- Enrolling in an eligible career pathway program and meeting one of the “ability-to-benefit” alternatives; AND
- Not be in default on a on a Federal Student Aid loan.
Citizenship Verification
Students who indicate that they are U.S. Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens on the FAFSA who cannot have their citizenship status confirmed through the FAFSA application process will be required to complete the UB Citizenship Verification process.
To complete the verification, you will need to complete the Citizenship Verification form and present the original documentation proving your citizenship status as listed on the form to our office.
Students completing this process should also contact the Social Security Administration to update its database to avoid this requirement in the future.
High School Transcript or Equivalent Verification
For federal financial aid, you must provide one of the following if you are a first-time student or a transfer student with less than 24 earned credit hours:
- Having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
- Completing a high school education in a home school setting approved under state law; OR
- Enrolling in an eligible career pathway program and meeting one of the ability-to-benefit alternatives.
If your final high school transcript is not on file with the Office of Admissions on the first day of classes of your first term, the processing of your awards may be delayed.
For all New York State financial aid awards, a final official high school transcript from a U.S. high school, or an equivalent recognized by New York State, must be on file at UB by the first day of classes of the term to which the award is to be applied. Failure to meet this deadline will result in an ineligible status for that term. Eligibility may be regained in subsequent terms once the transcript is received.
Dependency Status
For purposes of Financial Aid, all students are considered either Dependent or Independent. Dependent students are required to provide parent information on their FAFSA. Not living with parents or not being claimed by them on tax forms does not make you an independent student.
Unusual Enrollment History
If you have enrolled in and received federal financial aid at multiple institutions over the last 4 years, UB may request official transcripts from those institutions.
Renewed Eligibility After a Total and Permanent Disability Discharge
If you have applied for or have received a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loans or TEACH Grant service obligation, you will not be eligible to receive a new Direct Loan, Perkins Loan, or TEACH Grant in the future unless:
- You obtain a certification from a physician that you are able to engage in substantial gainful activity; and
- You sign a statement acknowledging that the new loan or TEACH Grant service obligation cannot be discharged in the future on the basis of any injury or illness present at the time the new loan or TEACH Grant is made, unless your condition substantially deteriorates so that you are again totally and permanently disabled.
In addition, if you are approved for TPD discharge based on SSA documentation or a physician’s certification, and you request a new Direct Loan, Perkins Loan, or TEACH Grant during your 3-year post discharge monitoring period, you must resume repayment on the previously discharged loans or acknowledge that you are once again subject to the terms of your TEACH Grant service obligation before you can receive the new loan or TEACH Grant.