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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

Roanoke College

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree 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. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center.

Roanoke BS Mathematics Transfer Guide

If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

Mathematics involves the study not only of numbers, but of all types of patterns. It develops logical and critical thinking skills that are highly sought by employers. Roanoke mathematics faculty are dedicated to creating a close-knit community of learners, to working closely with interested students on research projects, and to supporting graduating students in finding a great job or attending graduate school.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Do you like solving puzzles? Do you enjoy thinking through the logical implications of a set of rules? Do you want to how mathematics can be applied to real world problems? The mathematics major gives you technical and theoretical tools that can be applied to almost any aspect of life.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes Students should be prepared to take calculus when entering the program.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Useful choices for transfer include calculus, discrete, or other mathematics. Transferring some foreign language courses will help students finish that college requirement faster. 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 Roanoke College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Mathematics majors frequently double and triple major with physics, biology, computer science, actuarial science, and less obvious fields such as music or modern languages. Research programs that can be joined include Stat Crew (which analyzes data for Roanoke atheltics teams), and explorations of the availability of food and recreation resources in the Roanoke Valley.
Program Successes & Highlights	Graduates have succeeded in graduate schools in math, biology, engineering, data science, and statistics. Others have gone into industry in financial roles and as data analysts. The thinking skills developed in the mathematics major are highly valued in industry.

Program Credit Requirements

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.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Roanoke College 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
Richard Bland College	GAA	GAA-Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia Member Institutions and Richard Bland College.2019
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	GAA-Virginia Western Community College and Roanoke College.2018

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?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Courses completed as part of an associate's degree or general education certificate will be evaluated by our Registrar at admission, and appropriate transfer credits will be awarded. Nearly all general education requirements can be completed with transfer credits. Transferrable courses from an accredited college or university will apply to general education, major, and graduation requirements. UCGS and Passport courses will all transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Transferrable courses from an accredited college or university taken as dual enrollment while in high school will apply to general education, major, and graduation requirements. Up to three additional World Language courses can satisfy the language requirement. UCGS and Passport courses will all transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning	In general, Roanoke does not offer credit for prior learning outside of higher education coursework. Military training transcripted by an accredited institution of higher education is accepted.
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: Roanoke College

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Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

The average enrolled transfer student has a college transfer GPA of 3.12, and 58% of transfer applicants are admitted.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Roanoke has about 2000 students, mostly undergraduates. Classes are small, averaging 17 students, with a real commitment to teaching and supporting students. Expect close personal interactions with faculty and staff members who get to know you. Active athletic and recreational opportunities are part of the college as are a wide range of student clubs and activities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. VCCS transfer students may choose a catalog from the two years prior to their first term of attendance if desired.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year for freshmen is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Expected transfer students should notify the admissions office as soon as possible, so we can provide advice on courses which will transfer.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

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
Randolph-Macon College	Mathematics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Math/Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
William & Mary	Computational & Applied Math & Statistics - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Data Science & Analytics Major - BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Statistics, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BS in Statistics and Data Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Hollins University	BA in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Biology and Life Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Economics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Electrical Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Concentration in Physics and Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, Major in Music, Concentration in Creative Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, Major in Music, Concentration in Music Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Pre-Certification Choral	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Composition	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Pre-Certification Instrumental	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Music in Music, Major in Music, Concentration in Performance (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Keyboard, Strings, Voice)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Statistics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Mathematics: General Mathematics BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Mathematics: Mathematics Education BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Mathematics, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Mathematics, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Mathematics (Applied) - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Mathematics-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Arts Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Applied Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Applied Mathematics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Biomathematics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in General Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Operations Research, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Secondary Teacher Preparation, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Mathematical Sciences with concentration in Statistics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Mathematics (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Mathematics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Applied Mathematics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	B.S. in Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
15-2041.01	Biostatisticians	Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01	Business Intelligence Analysts	Produce 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
15-2051.02	Clinical Data Managers	Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, 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
15-2051.00	Data Scientists	Develop 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
25-1022.00	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach 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
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
15-2041.00	Statisticians	Develop 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
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations
15-2011.00	Actuaries	Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2021.00	Mathematicians	Conduct 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
19-3022.00	Survey Researchers	Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
15-2099.01	Bioinformatics Technicians	Apply 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
15-2099.00	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	All mathematical scientists not listed separately.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Roanoke College 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	$18,020	Per Semester	$144,160	$0	$144,160	This list price is for full time enrollment, per semester. Almost all students receive financial aid, creating a lower net price. The most recent average net price in our federal report is $14,585 per semester.
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Technology Fee	$420	Per Semester	$3,360	0	$3,360	For students living on campus, this fee increases to $565.
Student Activity Fee	$345	Per Semester	$2,760	0	$2,760	For full time students, per semester
Wellness Fee	$104	Per Semester	$832	0	$832

*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.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional fees
- Additional fees may include: $150 one time orientation fee, $150 parking fee per year.

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.