Testimonial:

"Studying mathematics at NKU has been a wonderfully rewarding yet challenging learning experience. I love the hands on approach that we take in the classroom that allows us to interact with fellow classmates while making lasting friendships."

-Wendy Shandel

Mathematics and Statistics Department

Welcome!

A major in mathematics or statistics will allow you to:

Develop the mental skills to create and present a logical argument.
Creatively solve systemic problems.
Study the beauty of nature from the formal perspective of patterns and change.
Abstract the essence of problems from a complex background.

NKU graduates in mathematics and statistics have gone on to become:

high school and college mathematics teachers
mathematicians, scientists and engineers
actuaries
statisticians
specialists in operations research and management science
physicians
attorneys
CEOs

A second major in another discipline can greatly enrich a degree in mathematics.The American Mathematical Society provides further information on careers in mathematics.