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Bachelor of Science Mathematics

Bachelor of Science
Eastern Mennonite University

Mathematics – the language of problem solving – is about digging deeper into the heart of science and technology with applied mathematics. Earning a math major at EMU is about being personally guided by professors who will invest their time in you, who believe your mathematical passions and gifts are needed in the world, who will challenge you to use mathematics to value people and make the world a better place.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Eastern Mennonite University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Eastern Mennonite University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion EMU has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Blue Ridge Community College and Laurel Ridge Community College.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Eastern Mennonite University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
98
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
89% of Fall 2023 transfer applicants with completed files were admitted
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Undergraduate class is 745 students, 98 are transfers with an overall average class size of 14. Options for students to live on and off campus. All students need to participate in a intercultural experience in order to graduate from EMU.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Hollins UniversityBA in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBS in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Arts in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Biology and Life SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in EconomicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Electrical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Physics and EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Major in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, Major in Music, Concentration in Creative StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, Major in Music, Concentration in Music StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Pre-Certification ChoralBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in CompositionBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Pre-Certification InstrumentalBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Performance (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Keyboard, Strings, Voice)BachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in StatisticsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Mathematics: General Mathematics BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Mathematics: Mathematics Education BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Math/Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Mathematics EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBS in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMathematics, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMathematics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryMathematics (Applied) - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMathematics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Applied MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in Applied Mathematics, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in Biomathematics, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in General Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in Mathematics, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in Operations Research, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in Secondary Teacher Preparation, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMathematical Sciences with concentration in Statistics, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityMathematics (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityMathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeApplied Mathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeMathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.S. in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
15-2099.01Bioinformatics TechniciansApply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2041.01BiostatisticiansDevelop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01Business Intelligence AnalystsProduce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02Clinical Data ManagersApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
15-2051.00Data ScientistsDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2099.00Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherAll mathematical scientists not listed separately.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1022.00Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2021.00MathematiciansConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2041.00StatisticiansDevelop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Eastern Mennonite University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $21,535 Per Semester $172,280 $0 $172,280 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours
Fees
Student Activity Fee $90 Per Semester $720 0 $720 Per semester
General Services Fee $335 Per Semester $2,680 0 $2,680 Per semester
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.