Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on the development of mathematical thinking and the structures and relationships that model real-world problems. Students learn to recognize patterns, analyze complex systems, and communicate mathematical ideas in professional forms. The major can be combined with other disciplines; past students have integrated studies in computer science, business, and secondary education.

Entry requirements

The published page describes the major and advising resources but does not list specific admission criteria or course prerequisites. Prospective students should consult the college's course offerings and contact the mathematics faculty or admissions office for detailed entry and program requirement information.

Career prospects

Graduates have moved into roles in academia, government, and industry. Alumni work as university professors and in U.S. Defense Department positions, and have taken jobs in banking and finance, computer programming, software development, and engineering. Students who combined mathematics with secondary education have performed well on the mathematics portion of the PRAXIS exam. The program also supports preparation for graduate study in areas such as pure and applied mathematics, operations research, statistics, cryptography, business, computing, economics, and many natural and social sciences.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While specific undergraduate scholarships are not detailed on the page, WLC mathematics graduates have achieved strong success gaining scholarships and teaching assistantships at the doctoral level at multiple research universities. The department also employs student tutors—an on-campus paid role that can strengthen graduate school and job applications.