Math Program

OVERVIEW OF THE MATHEMATICS PROGRAM

The mathematics program equips students with analytic and problem solving skills for careers and graduate study. Classes develop students' abilities and aptitudes to apply mathematical methods and ideas to problems in mathematics, sciences, computer science, actuarial science, statistics—virtually any area of inquiry. Students learn to communicate ideas effectively and to digest new information and concepts independently. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics. Mathematics, in conjunction with the School of Education, offers a B.A. degree in education with mathematics teaching specialization for either the 5-8 or 5-12 grade levels.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MATHEMATICS MAJORS

Graduates of the mathematics program at Fairmont State work for such diverse employers as the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Navy, banking, manufacturing, chemical, computer, and statistics firms. Nearly all recent graduates who are not in graduate school have found employment in mathematics or related fields. Approximately 2/3 of the B.S. graduates and 1/2 of the B.A. Ed. graduates have completed or are working toward advanced degrees. The annual median wage for a mathematician with a B.S. degree is $90,870.00.

Mathematics Program Guidesheet

Do you need to review topics in Trigonometry (MATH 1115), Calculus I (MATH 1190), or higher level Calculus?  MyMathTest makes this possible.  Another perk to MyMathTest: if you successfully complete the "Review for Trigonometry Math 1115" program, you can retake the COMPASS test and possibly skip college algebra. if you successfully complete the "Review for Calculus I Math 1190" program, you can retake the COMPASS test and possibly skip trigonmetry.  Also, the "Calculus Topics for Practice" program is an excellent program to brush up on your Calculus skills. 

To contact the College of Science and Technology with general questions, please email us at scitech@fairmontstate.edu .