The College of New Jersey

What you'll study

All options build a strong mathematical foundation before branching into specialized advanced work. Examples of study areas and activities described by the department include:

• Core mathematics and advanced problem-solving across pure, applied, and statistical topics.
• Data science and statistical training through the Data Science and Statistics specialization.
• Applied mathematics coursework in the Applied Mathematics specialization.
• Mathematics education preparation for secondary teaching and dual-major pathways that provide K–12 and P–3 or K–6 certification options.
• Undergraduate research projects spanning biostatistics, knot theory, machine learning, financial analysis, and pedagogical practice under faculty mentorship, including participation in the MUSE summer program.
• Opportunities to use modern labs and instrumentation available to undergraduates for both teaching and research.

Entry requirements

The program page describes undergraduate majors, specializations, teacher preparation tracks, and accelerated/dual-degree routes but does not list specific admissions criteria on the provided text. Prospective students should consult the college’s admissions site for exact application requirements and any program-specific prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates move into analytics-driven roles and professional schools. Typical outcomes noted by the department include careers as analysts, actuaries, cryptographers, data scientists, and statisticians, as well as mathematics teachers and graduate-study candidates. Recent employer examples include Bank of America, Deloitte, Pfizer, Prudential, and the U.S. Geological Survey; recent graduate schools named include Drexel, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Rowan, and Tufts.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department highlights faculty-mentored research, internships, and accelerated/dual-degree options that can shorten time to advanced degrees. While specific scholarships and funding amounts are not listed on the course text, students are encouraged to explore institutional merit aid, research-funded stipends, internship support, and program-specific awards through TCNJ’s financial aid and departmental offices.