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The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
will offer Mini bootcamps starting August 11th. 
These intensive programs cover various fields, helping participants expand their knowledge and gain new skills.
We now offer specialized courses in AI for Cybersecurity, GenAI for Learning and Student Success, and Practical Computing.
The week-long sessions are held from Monday-Friday.
Please see the link below for more details:
Bootcamps | Florida Atlantic University

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Math and Statistics Undergraduate Programs

Careers in Mathematics and Statistics  

Where Can Math Take You?

Math majors can pursue a variety of rewarding roles in the public or private sectors, or continue with graduate studies. Through our bachelor’s degree programs, with personalized tracks and sought after concentrations, graduates will find broad career options and job security due to consistently high-demand for math skills across sectors, with paths in:

  • Technology
  • Research
  • Finance
  • Education

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Learn more about the dynamic and high-demand careers in mathematics and statistics at Florida Atlantic.

 

 

Among the 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News

  • #7 Information Security Analyst
  • #8 Data Scientist
  • #9 Actuary
  • #12 Statistician
  • #15 Operations Research Analyst
  • #22 Mathematician

 

What Can You Do With a Math Degree from Florida Atlantic?

Testimonials

Amaury Miniño Amaury Miniño earned his B.S. in Mathematics with honors, and a minor in Economics. He is now pursuing his Ph.D. in mathematics at Colorado State University. “I truly love the sense of community and family that I developed during my time at FAU in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Before starting at FAU, I viewed mathematics as a tool to use in my life. In pursuing mathematics, I have grown to love and appreciate all that beauty that mathematics has to offer.”

The Value of a Degree in Mathematics

Did you know that degrees in math and computers are among the top rated programs that provide the largest annual return, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York? A degree in mathematics offers one of the highest returns on investment among college majors through a federal analysis.

Florida Atlantic has consistently been rated one of the best value colleges and universities in the state and ranks as a U.S. News & World Report list of top universities in the country .

Careers in Mathematics

Information Security Analyst

Median Salary $112,000

Protect internet-connected systems, networks and programs from digital threats and attacks.

  • #3 in Best Technology Jobs
  • #6 in Best STEM Jobs
  • #7 in 100 Best Jobs

Actuary

Median Salary $113,990

Essential to insurance companies and increasingly finding niches in other businesses.

  • #3 in Best Business Jobs
  • #8 in Best STEM Jobs
  • #9 in 100 Best Jobs

Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning

Median Salary $103,500

Students learn the latest skills across disciplines needed for data-driven applications in industry, business, and government.

  • #4 in Best Technology Jobs
  • #7 in Best STEM Jobs
  • #8 in 100 Best Jobs

Statistician

Median Salary $98,920

Science of using data to make meaningful conclusions.

  • #4 in Best Business Joab Jobs
  • #9 in Best STEM Jobs
  • #12 in 100 Best Jobs

Operations Research Analyst

Median Salary $85,700

Solving problems to improve operational efficiency in systems (airlines, healthcare, etc.).

  • #6 in Best Business Jobs
  • #10 in Best STEM Jobs
  • #15 in 100 Best Jobs

Resources

Professional Mathematics Organizations

AMS.org

MAA.org

BeAnActuary.org

Internships

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Internship Programs

Career Center

FAU Career Center. Make an appointment and create an account in "Handshake" where employers post internship and other employment opportunities.

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