Mathematics Degree
From finance institutions and banks to airplane design and structural engineering, math is everywhere in our modern world. Mathematicians are employed across numerous job fields and organizations, from the U.S. Department of Defense to major automotive makers and insurance companies. Mathematicians find work in the public and private sectors.
Sheridan College’s Mathematics Associate of Science Program provides a strong foundation for advanced math studies, giving you the basis you need to be successful in any math-related field, like engineering, statistics, computer sciences, and math education.
As a math student at Sheridan College, you will have a variety of resources, including an innovative Math Lab, as well as expert faculty members, to help you earn your degree and transfer into a four-year program.
Why Sheridan College?
The Mathematics AS program at Sheridan College provides a strong foundation for advanced math studies, giving math majors the basis they need to transfer to a four-year degree program. Students have the option of studying only mathematics, combining mathematics with engineering or computer science, or preparing for a teaching career in mathematics.
Industry Outlook
Math degree graduates find work in an array of industries. Whether it’s telecommunications, engineering, computer science, education or another related field, mathematicians are in high demand across the region and country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that from 2021-2031, about 82,000 new jobs will be added to the field of mathematicians and statisticians, an increase of 29 percent. The Bureau also predicts steady job growth for math-related job fields like actuaries, architects, civil engineers, and operations research analysts.
Faculty and Community
Our mathematics faculty at Sheridan College will make sure you have the skills and understanding of mathematics principles to transfer with confidence into a bachelor’s degree program. Our award-winning faculty are experts in a variety of math-related fields, from calculus to economics. They will share with you their remarkable experiences and ensure you learn the fundamental aspects of math.
Sheridan College partners with regional universities, including the University of Wyoming, to ensure your credits will transfer into bachelor’s degree programs. At Sheridan College, we are committed to helping you succeed and reach your academic and professional goals.
Careers and Opportunities
Mathematicians use advanced formulas to address and solve problems and analyze data. Earning Sheridan College’s broad degree in mathematics can help you transfer to a college or university and ultimately pursue a career like:
- Mathematician
- Architect
- Economist
- Software Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Attorney
- Stock Broker
- Financial Advisor
- Aerospace Engineer
- Lawyer
- Actuary
- Statistician
- Physicist
- Nuclear Engineer
- Petroleum Engineerr
- Market Research Analyst
- Computer Programmer