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When you build a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, the possibilities are nearly infinite. Our rigorous major is flexible enough to combine with a second major or minor, allowing you to customize your path. Small class sizes, an active research program, and project-based learning are our equation for success. 

What will you learn?

Students meet 窪蹋勛圖厙s major requirements by completing 11 courses in mathematics or designated courses in statistics, computer science, or economics at the 200 level or above. From there, you can further focus your path toward a future in theoretical or applied mathematics, statistics, or education. 

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Where will you go? 

The quantitative skills youll learn at 窪蹋勛圖厙 are in high demand. Alumni often pursue careers in business, education, finance, and science or go on to graduate programs in mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, economics, engineering, finance, and law. 

Career paths Recent employers  Graduate schools
  • Analyst 
  • Data scientist 
  • Engineer
  • Financial consultant 
  • High school teacher 
  • Lab technician 
  • Research assistant 
  • Software developer 
  • Technological consultant 
  • Baltimore Ravens 
  • Colby College
  • Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield 
  • Exploratory Sciences 
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 
  • Johns Hopkins University 
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory 
  • Morgan Stanley 
  • Success Academy Charter Schools 
  • University of Michigan Medical School
  • Brandeis University  
  • Brown University 
  • Cornell University 
  • Dartmouth College 
  • New York University 
  • Northeastern University 
  • Penn State University 
  • University of Michigan 
  • University of Southern California 
  • Wesleyan University 

Strength in numbers

Hear from three alumni who put their mathematics and statistics degrees to work in exciting, rewarding careers.
Derrick Yam '17 stands on the Baltimore Raven's football field

Running NFL simulations

A math and business double major at 窪蹋勛圖厙, Derrick Yam 17 now oversees research for the Baltimore Ravens Scouting Research and Development team.
Read Derrick's story
Edvin Leon Rios 19 posing on stairs outside of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City

Capitalizing on opportunities

S3M scholar Edvin Leon Rios 19 went to work as a regulatory data analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York while pursuing a Master of Science in statistics at Baruch College.
Read Edvin's story
Phiwokuhle Pibo Shongwe 14

Innovating tech solutions

Phiwokuhle Pibo Shongwe 14 is a senior software developer at Investec Bank, an international banking and wealth management group headquartered in South Africa.
Read Pibos story
A student writes on a white board in a study space in the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Science while another student a professor sit in red chairs watching

Mastermind code-cracking

Math majors Riley Vavolizza 26 and Rachel Xia 26 teamed up with Associate Professor Kirsten Hogenson to use a classic game for cutting-edge research.
Read more
Various red work stations throughout 窪蹋勛圖厙's IdeaLab

Adding to the experience

Mathematics and Statistics is located on the third floor of 窪蹋勛圖厙s newest academic building, the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences. Courses often take advantage of the Schupf Family IdeaLab makerspace to create and model mathematical and statistical concepts.
Learn more about the IdeaLab
Professor Rachel Roe-Dale sits smiling wearing a bright blue shirt with a colorful geometric painting in the background

Meet your highly skilled, dedicated faculty

Rachel Roe-Dale, professor of mathematics and director of the First-Year Experience, didnt take a straight path to her career. From engineering to pre-med to applied math, she believes 窪蹋勛圖厙 is ideal for students who want to solve real-world problems and connect math to fields like art, medicine, and human behavior.
Read a Q&A with Professor Roe-Dale

Contact Mathematics and Statistics

office

Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences
Phone: 518-580-5280 

administration

Chair, Professor of Statistics Julie Douglas 
Office: BTCIS 330F
jdougla3@skidmore.edu

Administrative Assistant Kim Newsom
Office: BTCIS 340A 
knewsom@skidmore.edu