Mathematical Sciences at Clemson
Clemson · B.A. / B.S.
Mathematical Sciences
- Degree
- B.A. / B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Science
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
Mathematical Sciences develops abstract reasoning, quantitative modeling, and methods for analyzing complex problems. Students study calculus, algebra, probability, statistics, computation, and advanced mathematical topics. Clemson offers B.A., B.S., and biology-concentration routes that support different combinations of theory, applications, computing, and interdisciplinary work. Students develop proofs alongside computational and statistical methods.
Clemson program overview (opens in a new tab)Decision snapshot
At a Glance: National Evidence
National evidence for related fields and occupations. It describes groups, not what will happen to one student.
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Most common positions
- Software developerBuilds and improves software systems. Bachelor's typical. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- High school teacherTeaches subject courses in high school. Bachelor's plus state licensure. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Middle school teacherTeaches core subjects in middle school. Bachelor's plus state licensure. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
National pay
$70,000
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Mathematics
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 5.8%
- Underemployment
- 26.2%
- With a graduate degree
- 51.3%
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Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll spend less time plugging numbers into formulas and more time asking why a method works. Proof and modeling build different habits, and both require patience with problems that resist a quick answer.
One thing to know
Some mathematician and statistician roles commonly favor advanced study. Actuarial work follows a different path built around professional exams instead.
Ask yourself
- 1Do you enjoy proving why an answer works?
- 2Would professional exams or graduate study fit your likely path?
Longer-term context
$100,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Mathematics. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
Software work commonly begins with a bachelor’s degree. Classroom teaching requires state licensure.
Clemson guide sources
Sources & How to Read This Guide
- Clemson undergraduate program inventory and degree requirements Opens in a new tab.
- Labor market outcomes by college major Opens in a new tab.
- ACS PUMS field-of-degree and occupation files, 2018–2024 Opens in a new tab.
- CIP-to-occupation crosswalk and occupation profiles Opens in a new tab.
Most common positions use Census weights in pooled 2018–2024 ACS PUMS data, excluding 2020. The sample covers employed degree holders ages 22–35 who weren’t enrolled. This guide uses Mathematics (FOD 3700; unweighted n=8,482; direct field match). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Mathematics, General (CIP 27.0101) is compared with the New York Fed category Mathematics. National evidence describes groups and is not a prediction for one student. Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University.