As a mathematics, actuarial science, or statistics major at Illinois, you'll nourish your mind and launch your career.
Join us in mathematics, actuarial science, or statistics
If you love working with numbers or analyzing data, you should major in mathematics or actuarial science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
In mathematics, you'll study algebra, geometry, topology, logic, analysis, probability, differential equations, number theory, applied mathematics, and more. Coursework will strengthen your abstract thinking and quantitative reasoning. You will leave with both proof-based and applied math as a foundation for your future career.
Actuarial science is a field that combines other fields to find the numbers behind risks and contingencies. In this major, you’ll enjoy the program’s strong foundation of mathematics and receive training in probability modeling. You’ll also learn important skills in math, data analysis, economics, statistics, and finance. With this degree, you’ll be able to determine the risk of certain actions in any industry.
If you want to become an expert in statistical analysis, probability, mathematics, and computing, you belong in statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Statistics is the science of modeling, summarizing, and analyzing data. With statistics, you can make predictions and decisions about uncertain situations.
As a statistics major, you'll gain an understanding of statistical inference and applied statistical analysis, including experimental design, simulation, model selection, and validation.
Hear from mathematics, actuarial science, or statistics students
"As someone who grew up obsessed with only math, LAS has provided every opportunity for me to find other academic areas that I enjoy. From Greek Mythology to Victorian Literature, I have learned so much more in LAS than I would have expected!"
-Logan Blanchett, statistics major
Join Irene as as she takes us through a day in her life as a mathematics major!
Mathematics alumnus Alexander Dunn spent months trying to find an answer that had eluded mathematicians for ages: if you were to plot all the infinitely possible cubic Gauss sums, how evenly would they be distributed?
After 175 years, Dunn helped find the answer, and he lists his education at Illinois as crucial to his success.
Post-graduation success
Graduates from the Department of Mathematics find success after graduation! Data from the Illini Success report shows that:
Actuarial science
- 85% employed or continuing education
- $61,563 average starting annual income
- Sample employer destinations: Willis Towers Watson, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mercer
- Sample grad school destinations: Columbia University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of California, Berkeley
Mathematics
- 83% employed or continuing education
- $60,191 average starting annual income
- Sample employer destinations: Amazon, Allstate Insurance Company, Epic Systems
- Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Columbia University, Boston University
Statistics
- 89% employed or continuing education
- $57,962 average starting annual income
- Sample employer destinations: Deloitte, Allstate Insurance Company, Epic Systems
- Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Columbia University, New York University
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