Mathematics, BS

Equal parts exploration and inspiration

Use math to understand our world. From modeling the natural world to thinking about higher dimensions or searching for patterns in the prime numbers, there’s something for everyone. Study in the heart of San Francisco, where you’ll have direct access to the tech industry and opportunities for internships with leading companies and startups.

Mathematics, BS

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What Makes Mathematics Different at USF?

Discover that math is equal parts exploration and inspiration, and that it can be applied across almost all industries — and used for good.

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Find Your Pathway to Success

Explore the math major and minor. Engage in mathematical dialogue and become inspired to make a difference.

Program Overview

Go Farther, Faster

Earn a BS in mathematics and an MS in applied economics in just five years. If you choose this option upon enrolling at USF, you'll pay tuition for five years instead of the typical six years for a bachelor's degree plus a master's degree.

4+1 Program

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Dive Into Data

Fast track your career in tech with an MS in data science. Your undergraduate math or data science degree guarantees your admission and a 20 percent tuition discount for your master's.

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Prepare for a Profession

Be prepared to succeed in a range of fields including teaching, data analysis, and engineering. Or pursue a master's and PhD program.

Careers

Tap Faculty Expertise

Learn from and collaborate with teacher-scholars who are active researchers in their field and passionate about creative investigations in mathematics.

Meet the faculty

Molly Creager '19

PhD Candidate at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln

The academic opportunities at USF coupled with the community fueled my passion for math and research; I wouldn’t be a PhD candidate studying math if it weren’t for the foundation forged in undergrad."

Molly Creager '19

PhD Candidate at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Get Involved

Join us for the weekly Math & Stats Tea, where students, faculty, and alumni chat over delicious snacks. Attend the bi-weekly Math Colloquiums, where guest mathematicians share their insights. And, don't miss out on events organized by our local chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics, like the annual Integration Bee, which is open to all USF students.

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Professor Cornelia Van Cott (right) and USF math majors Freda Zhang (left) and Megan Martin (not pictured) won a national writing award from the Mathematical Association of America for a paper that they wrote together.

Two USF math majors presented their research project at the USF Student Research Day (CARD).

Eight USF students attended the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics.

Students and faculty at Math & Stats Tea, a social hour held every Wednesday filled with good food and conversations.