Prove the theorem for success!

If you are thinking about earning a degree that will provide you with a wide array of possibilities for a career in mathematics-related fields, then you have come to the right place.  Our department is an exciting, friendly, and supportive environment. Faculty members take pride in their excellence in both teaching and research, and students frequently pursue directed research alongside faculty. You will find a strong sense of community among our faculty and students;  we invite you to explore the world of mathematics with us!

We offer programs of undergraduate study leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with four possible concentrations:

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Statistical Data Science
  • Teaching Mathematics
  • Pure/Theoretical Mathematics

Students who complete this program will be prepared for a broad range of opportunities in business, government, and industries, as well as being prepared to undertake graduate study in mathematics, statistics, economics, and related disciplines.  

Students majoring in other subject areas can minor in:

  • Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics 
  • Applied Statistics

Please visit our Academic Programs for more details about our programs of study, funding opportunities, and job/internship opportunities.  Please click on the links at the right for more information about the Department of Mathematics at CSUB, and Contact Us if you have any questions about this exciting and challenging field.

Department of Mathematics

California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA  93311-1022  

Phone:  (661) 654-3151
Fax: (661) 654-2039
Email: math@csub.edu
Office: Science III, Room 228

Placement Exams

Please visit the Placement Exams page for information regarding the ALEKS Precalculus and Calculus Placement exams.

Announcements

  • Actuaries and Statisticians are among the top 20 occupations with the highest projected percent change of employment between 2023-2033.
  • The Top 5 Growing STEM Fields In 2024: Data Scientist and Statistician (3rd and 4th)
  • Why study statistics? A new national survey by SHRM finds data analysis skills are in high demand and the job growth for statisticians is expected to increase by 33.8% in the next ten years. 
  • PathwaysToScience.org for STEM funding and research opportunities
  • Interested in scholarships?  Please visit our Funding opportunities page
  • Have plans for the summer?  Consider participating in a REU program.  The AMS links to various REUs.
“ The CSUB Department of Mathematics offers a very strong educational experience. The highly talented faculty is both easily accessible and committed to high quality undergraduate instruction and mentoring. One leaves this department with a wealth of experience, quite well prepared to pursue a career in industry, academia, or the government. I certainly did.

- William Ott,
 Professor of Mathematics, 
 University of Houston,
 BS, Mathematics 1998 at CSUB