Mathematics
Explore mathematics at Valparaiso University, where you will learn how to solve problems, uncover patterns, and build skills that open doors across industries.
Mathematics at Valpo goes beyond numbers — it’s about discovering mathematical truths and solving real-world challenges. You’ll develop analytical and creative thinking skills to drive innovation in fields like actuarial science, education, and data analytics. Collaborate with caring professors, join a community of peers, and participate in a unique colloquium series that builds communication skills. Beyond academics, connect through Pi Mu Epsilon, Math Club events, and faculty-student socials. Engage in conferences and competitions like the Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Competition, blending camaraderie with problem-solving excellence.
Valpo offers several concentrations in mathematics, each designed to provide specialized knowledge and experiences needed to align with your career aspirations:
• Combine your love of math with teaching and inspire future generations with a secondary education minor that leads to licensure.
• Learn to use mathematical methods to analyze and improve complex systems through operations research, preparing for careers in logistics, management, and optimization.
• Apply mathematical tools to solve problems in physical and natural sciences through scientific mathematics, paving the way for interdisciplinary work.
• Build a strong theoretical foundation and gain the skills needed to succeed through the preparation for graduate studies in mathematics track.
97.5% of Valpo’s College of Arts and Sciences graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
$86,000 median annual salary of those with a mathematics degree*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023 report.
CAREER PATHS
Our mathematics graduates go on to shine in a range of different careers. Many have pursued actuarial science, supported by faculty mentorship and the department’s actuarial science award, which covers the cost of exams. Others excel in teaching, data science, and advanced research. Like many Valpo mathematics alumni, you can be successful in a wide array of roles like:
• Actuary
• Data scientist
• Financial analyst
• High school math teacher
• Research mathematician
• Software developer
• Statistician
Visit valpo.edu/alumni-success to learn more
EXPERT MENTORSHIP
At Valpo, you’ll benefit from small class sizes and professors who know you by name. Your professors here do more than teach — they mentor, guide, and encourage you to achieve your goals.. Whether sharing and reviewing actuarial exam materials, providing feedback on capstone projects, or cheering you on in extracurricular activities, professors at Valpo are deeply invested in your success. Their personalized approach ensures you graduate prepared to lead, innovate, and inspire.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
From your very first day at Valpo, you’ll have opportunities to put theory into practice. Join faculty-led projects, perform research in areas of interest, collaborate with peers in student organizations, and present your work at regional and national conferences. Unique courses like game theory combine fun and strategy while showcasing the beauty and practical application of mathematics.
“My time in the mathematics program has really been defined by the expertise I’ve been able to work under. Valpo has some well-learned and interesting professors, and their willingness to take on things such as research projects has positively impacted my experience. I’m well positioned to carry what I’m learning now about more abstract and experimental forms of math into the workforce!”
MATTHEW LANDRUM ’27
MAJORS: Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
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