Computer Science | Mathematics
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue both academic and extracurricular passions, and Simeon Jauhiainen ’26 is a prime example of this.
Insight into the nature of mathematics
Develop the powers of clear and logical thinking, accuracy, and flexibility in problem solving.
Students in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s mathematics program are fully integrated into an environment that supports a variety of research and learning opportunities.
Our faculty have mentored students in both pure and applied mathematics projects, such as growth models in conservation biology, applying statistics to the prediction of Iowa high school baseball brackets, regression analyses of local housing markets, and computations in low dimensional topology (knot theory).
While earning your degree, you’ll work closely with your professors and fellow students to develop vital teamwork skills. You’ll also learn to think logically, work accurately, and clearly express mathematical ideas while putting problem-solving skills into action.
Since math isn’t most people’s cup of tea, it can be difficult for students, but every day I get to see the students learn. I love seeing it ‘click’ when they really get something.
Wyatt O´Connor '19
Mathematics
With 100 students entering his classroom each day, Wyatt O’Connor realizes the impact he can have as a teacher.
Megan Atkin '19
Actuarial Science & Finance
The connections she made on campus—with faculty, coaches, and businesses—showed Megan Atkin the value of a Mercy education and set her up for success.
Travis Peters '06
Mathematics & Secondary Education
Travis Peters gained much more through his experience at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ than just a degree in secondary education mathematics.
Curriculum
A flexible curriculum lets you pursue the path that best matches your career goals.
Mathematics majors build skills that prepare them, for example, to: understand topics in pure and applied mathematics; perform rigorous mathematical proofs; apply mathematics and technology to solve problems in related fields such as science or business; and express mathematical ideas in standard English to a general audience.
Careers in mathematics
Our graduates are in demand by many local employers.
A mathematics degree can lead to careers in medicine, finance, engineering, computer science, analysis, statistics, teaching, law and more.
Students who seek careers as secondary education teachers complete a double major in math and in secondary education. Other common programs to double major with include data science or computer science. And for non-math majors seeking to enhance their mathematical foundations, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ also offers a math minor.
Our graduates have worked for companies like Transamerica and Rockwell Collins using their mathematics major as the backbone of their career paths. Some alumni share their talents with the Armed Forces, while others are insurance professionals or work with computer technology.
Math majors can also advance to graduate schools including University of Iowa, Iowa State, or Colorado State University.
Graduates from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ are now working in:
- The Armed Forces
- Computer Programming
- Computer Networking
- Insurance
- College and High School Teaching
What are the next steps?
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
Learn more about:
- Ä¢¹½´«Ã½-offered scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement from employers
- 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
- Veterans benefits
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
- Create your
- Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
* Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Ä¢¹½´«Ã½"
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.