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Mathematics & Statistics Department
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster-than-average growth for math-related careers. As data continues to expand, skilled analysts are in high demand.
A major or minor in math, statistics, data science, or actuarial science boosts job prospects across nearly all fields. Employers value the problem-solving and analytical skills taught in our programs—skills that have led Valpo alumni to careers and advanced study in diverse areas.
Mathematics & Statistics Department
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Degrees in mathematics, actuarial science, data science, and statistics prepare students for employment in many industries and businesses. Alumni from the mathematics and statistics department have been successful in finding interesting job opportunities in these areas after they graduate from Valparaiso University. Note that in 2012 and prior, listings also included Computer Science majors.
Some of the companies that have hired recent graduates of the mathematics and statistics department are:
| Year | Company |
|---|---|
| 2014-present | Northrop Grumman ELCA w/ Lutheran Church of Rwanda Revature INT Managed Solutions Bellin Health Pricewaterhouse Coopers Panduit Geico Primerica BrandSafway Thrivent Financial Florida Department of Health Hunter Engineering Company Quicken Loans Cincinnati Financial Epic Systems Angie’s List Medix Ronson Equipment Company, LLC Department of Defense State Farm |
| 2009-2014 | Milliman Inc. American Income Life Interactive Intelligence Americorps Vista NSA Media Orbis Education: Orr Fellowship Verizon Wireless BEICO International Executives Service Corp Prevention Awareness Network S & K Schulz, Inc. (Snap-on Tools) HealthCall LLC Chicago Art Museum Epic Systems Caterpillar Rockwell Collins Provident Funding Vahala Foam, Inc. |
| Prior to 2009 | EDS Indiana Healthcare Golden Technologies Raytheon City of Waterbury San Antonio WNBA Silver Stars True Process Inc. Bankers Life & Casualty EDS Indiana Healthcare Caremark Lockheed Martin AT&T Hawkes Publishing Hewlett Packard Northwestern Mutual Department of Defense Motorola Western-Southern Life |
Academic excellence in a specific field, while necessary to continue on to graduate school, is not sufficient in itself. A well-rounded undergraduate experience, self-confidence, and the motivation to persevere through the intensity of graduate work are also necessary. At Valparaiso University, we help students develop in all of these areas.
Many of the alumni of the mathematics and statistics department have attended graduate school. As expected, many have continued their studies in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, operations research, and computer science. However, others have used their degree from Valparaiso University as a step towards graduate work in physics, biology, philosophy, and theology. Still others have gone on to law school, medical school, and respected business schools.
Listed below are graduate schools and fields of study chosen by alumni:
| Year | Graduate School (Field) |
|---|---|
| 2014-present | Georgia Tech (Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization)Ohio State University (Economics) Valparaiso University (Analytics and Modeling)University of Michigan (Physics)University of California Riverside (Philosophy) Oregon State University (Statistics)IUPUI (Biostatistics) Northern Illinois University (Mathematics) University of Florida (Mathematics) |
| 2009-2014 | University of Michigan (Statistics) North Carolina State University (Computer Science) University of Chicago (Physics) Purdue University (Education) University of Minnesota (Actuarial Science) Valparaiso University (Information Technology) Northwestern University (Mathematics) |
| Prior to 2009 | Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (Comp Science) Valparaiso University (MBA) Washington State University (Physics) Northwestern University (Industrial Engineering) Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (Law) University of Notre Dame (Mechanical Engineering) University of Nebraska (Environmental Science) Michigan State University (Physics) Colorado State University (Physics) |