Opportunities for mathematics majors have expanded greatly in recent years. Mathematics majors become actuaries, statisticians, mathematical computer scientists, applied mathematicians, operations research analysts and mathematical researchers. Mathematics is growing and changing and holds fascinating challenges for inquiring minds.<br><br>As an undergraduate mathematics major at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, you may work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Science or the School of Education. The classes in the mathematics major curriculum are small and are taught by senior faculty members. A strong support system of college and program advisement is available to you at SIU throughout the year.<br><br>A student planning for employment with a bachelor's degree should consider a minor or a second major in some field in which mathematics is applied. Many students earn a double major in mathematics and computer science. All of the bachelor's degree programs in mathematics, including the Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Education, have sufficient flexibility to allow you to prepare for alternate career possibilities.