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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science
The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Whether you are interested in tech or are hoping to study mathematical theory, the Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Management of Information Systems department (MCS) at UVA Wise will help you find your path. Known for its hands-on learning opportunities in each of the majors offered, this department also boasts the only 4-year, public undergraduate program in Software Engineering in Virginia.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Math majors will take one programming computer science class with options to take an additional 9 hours of electives in other areas. The majority of the classes will be taken in math with courses in numerical methods, probability and statistics, and number theory, plus complete a culminating research project working one-on-one with a member of the mathematics faculty.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Pre-calculus I and II are recommended to prepare you for higher level math 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 The University of Virginia's College at Wise within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students interested in the math, computer science and software engineering are encouraged to pursue the pre-calculus/calculus track to prepare for courses in the major.
Doing More With Your Degree Students are required to choose a minor (including computer science in the department) or complete an additional 18 hours of coursework.
Program Successes & Highlights Students interested in teaching math are often offered employment prior to or soon after graduation. Graduates often begin at higher pay and have a wider range of employment options.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf 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 table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics
120
Bachelor of Science in Math
120
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 62 credits may be applied to this program.
Bachelor of Science in Math
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Liberal Arts Core
48
Freshman Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Written Communication
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LAC Global Communications
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LAC Quantitative Reasoning
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Scientific Reasoning
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual
21
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must take at least 3 credit hours from each subarea (Self, Community, Nation, and World) and a total of 21 hours.
LAC Contextual Self
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual Community
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual Nation
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual World
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Math Department Core
49
Earn 49 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Math Major Electives
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between The University of Virginia's College at Wise 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 Guaranteed Admission Agreement Richard Bland College and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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 Completion of an Associates of Arts or Associate if Science degree will fullfill all general education requirements at Wise with the exception of foreign language and four cultural activity credits. Depending on the major of choice, some general education courses may fulfil major requirements.

As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School As long as program prerequisite courses are met in math, you can begin working on your major as soon as you are admitted to Wise!
Credit for Prior Learning UVA Wise accepts CLEP, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores.
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: The University of Virginia's College at Wise
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
150
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
92% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer studenst accepted was 2.98
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Yes! We have a place for you at Wise! https://college-life.uvawise.edu/
Transfer Student Catalog Year You can choose your first year of attendance at Wise or two years earlier.
First Year Student Catalog Year Your catalog year would be your first year at Wise or when you officially declare your major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Interested students submit an online request form found here: https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses
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
Randolph-Macon CollegeApplied Mathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeMathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
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
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
Regent UniversityB.S. in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
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
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
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
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
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
25-2031.00Secondary 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
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 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Mathematics at The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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 $5,890 Per Semester $47,120 $0 $47,120 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours
*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:
  • New Student Fees
    • New Student Fees of $2750 apply to every student and includes Student Information System, Student Activity, and Technology fees.
  • Part Time Students
    • Students that take less than 12 credits hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour as well student fees.
    • Students that take more than 18 hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour but no additional fees apply.
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.