Careers
Mathematics graduates excel in careers as teachers, actuaries, researchers, engineers, professors and computer programmers. Many also pursue graduate degrees.
Hands-On Learning
Internship opportunities include:
- Citibank
- Sammons Financial
- SAIC
- Sioux Falls School District (SFSD)
- Wells Fargo
Augustana students often participate in independent research with faculty and in the National Science Foundation’s highly competitive . Most programs pay students a stipend, as well as covering travel and living expenses.
Typically, first year students and sophomores participate in on-campus projects and apply in early spring following sophomore or junior years to participate in an REU.
More REU information: and
Math students study away in:
- The United Kingdom — focusing on physics and math with AU faculty
Courses & Organizations
Students can choose to study these upper-level courses:
- Abstract Algebra
- Topology
- Real Analysis
- Complex Analysis
- Probability and Statistics
- Discrete Structures
- History of Mathematics
Classes in computer science and physics are required. Math skills often complement a second major.
Math students often participate in:
- Augustana Mathematics Colloquium
- Augustana Student Association (ASA)
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Education Association (AUEA)
- MAA NCA Math Competitions
- Math Club
- Pi Mu Epsilon National Honor Society
- SIMIODE Modeling Competitions
