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Find Power in Numbers

Mathematics and Data Science prepare you to think critically, analyze deeply, and adapt to change in every career field. From business and government to medicine and education, employers seek graduates who can solve problems with clarity and creativity. At LaGrange College, you'll gain not only technical knowledge but also faculty mentorship and real-world experiences to apply it with confidence.

Choose your path

Mathematics at LaGrange is offered through multiple degree types, allowing students to tailor their study to their goals — and many students pair the major or minor with another field entirely.

B.S. in Mathematics
49 hours

B.A. in Mathematics
43 hours

A.S. in Mathematics
Associate path

Mathematics Minor
Pairs with any major

Data Science Minor
Computational focus

Math and Data Science minors gain a unique edge in quantitative research, often pairing with business, biology, psychology, sociology, or political science to strengthen career and graduate school prospects.

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“The professors here go above and beyond to emphasize the importance of not simply memorizing a concept but truly grasping it. They have been an amazing resource for planning my future.”

Meredith Orton '26
Meredith Orton '26

Small Classes, Direct Access

Mathematics at LaGrange is built around close relationships with faculty who know students by name, how they learn, and where they want to go next.

Undergraduate Research

Students pursue undergraduate research opportunities with computational applications, gaining hands-on experience that strengthens graduate school and career profiles.

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

Students are encouraged and supported in pursuing prestigious, NSF-funded REU programs — a competitive opportunity that places LaGrange students alongside top researchers nationally.
$86K
median annual wage for Math majors

Where Graduates Go

Organizations across every sector rely on mathematicians for their ability to analyze complex problems and develop logical, data-driven solutions. LaGrange Mathematics graduates carry that thinking directly into careers and graduate programs.

Working at

  • Tesla
  • AT&T
  • Home Depot
  • Global Payments

Graduate study at

  • Georgia Tech
  • University of Georgia
  • Emory University
  • Clemson University
  • University of Florida

Why Mathematics at LaGrange?

  • $86K median annual wage for math majors, with 34% projected job growth for Data Scientists
  • Multiple degree paths — B.S., B.A., A.S., and minors in both Mathematics and Data Science
  • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Undergraduate research opportunities with computational applications
  • Graduates and alumni at Tesla, AT&T, Home Depot, and Global Payments, with acceptances to graduate programs at Georgia Tech, UGA, Emory, Clemson, and the University of Florida

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