Department of Mathematical Sciences

The Department of Mathematical Sciences acquaints students with a broad range of concepts and tools of modern mathematics. Our students develop an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and its power in applications, strengthen their powers of abstract reasoning, and develop their analytic ability for examining and discovering structures and patterns.

Our graduates possess both the creative and critical thinking skills needed for success in an array of professions. Some enter graduate programs, while others pursue careers in such fields as business, finance and teaching.

Salve's math program is rich with knowledgeable and talented professors who are willing to work with any student who shows interest in mathematics. The faculty helped myself and my peers throughout my time at Salve and is, without a doubt, the strength of the department.
David Miller '10, assistant director of baseball and analytics, Boston Red Sox

Explore Our Programs

Data analytics (minor)

Open to students from all academic disciplines, our minor in data analytics enhances a variety of majors by providing essential foundational material, key ideas, commonly used tools and experience in this rapidly emerging field.

Data analytics program

Data science (3+2 dual degree)

Our partnership with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers a dual-degree program in which you complete three years of undergraduate study in mathematics and data analytics at Salve, followed by two years in UMass Dartmouth's graduate program in data science.

Data science program

Engineering (3+2 dual degree)

Our partnership with Washington University in St. Louis offers a dual-degree program in which you complete three years of pre-engineering study in mathematics at Salve, followed by two years in Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Engineering program

Mathematics (major, minor)

Our program provides a solid foundation in the principles of mathematics and allows you to combine your coursework with an in-depth study of another field, providing strong credentials for graduate study, including law school and medical school.

Mathematics program

Mathematics and secondary education (double major)

You may choose to double major in mathematics and secondary education, which prepares you to apply for Rhode Island teacher certification for grades 7-12.

Mathematics program

Secondary education program

Meet Our Faculty

In the classroom, our faculty - all of whom hold advanced degrees in mathematics or applied mathematics - help students hone their reasoning and problem-solving skills with a challenging curriculum that explores the fundamentals of data analytics, mathematics, statistics and computational science.

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