Mathematics at EOU

Mathematics

Because Pi is not just something you eat

Eastern Oregon University offers an exceptional degrees in Mathematics and Data Analytics, supported by passionate faculty with diverse backgrounds. Students benefit from small, personalized classes and numerous opportunities for assistance and enrichment beyond the classroom.

All math majors are required to undertake individualized research as part of their senior capstone, with early involvement encouraged. Research opportunities include publishing in the Eastern Oregon Science Journal and presenting at the EOU Spring Symposium and regional conferences.

Program Outcomes


At Eastern Oregon University, a Bachelor’s degree or minor in Mathematics opens doors to an array of exciting career opportunities. With access to passionate faculty, small class sizes, and extensive enrichment activities, students are well-prepared for diverse career paths. Our program emphasizes research, publishing, and presenting at conferences.

Graduates excel as systems analysts, market research project managers, actuaries, business analysts, high school math teachers, university professors, software engineers, health data analysts, and more. By engaging in competitions, clubs, tutoring, and outreach, students build strong resumes and gain real-world experience, ensuring their success in the professional world.

Scholarships


EOU makes it easy to get a high quality academic experience for less! Check out a couple of scholarships that can assist in your path to a degree.

How to get started


Contact Us!

EOU Admissions Office
Email: admissions@eou.edu
Phone: 800-452-8639

“The math department at Eastern is amazing. Faculty are so willing to work with students to help them succeed. With the help and encouragement from my professors and fellow students, I made it!”

McKenzie Garlock
Mathematics
Clatskanie, Ore.

Student Opportunities

Professor Amy Yielding Teaching Math on a Blackboard at EOU

Career Opportunities

The American Mathematical Society keeps a page of information about careers available to those with a mathematics degree.

Last year most of EOU Math graduates from 2021 found a math related job or moved on to graduate school!

Student Activities

The math department and its students have lots of fun outside of class. Hang out with The Irrationals, our student club, or volunteer to help with the Lego Competition, or get real serious and compete in EOU’s Math Competition.

Watch: Spring 2021 Quarterly Speaker: EOU Alumni from the Applied Mathematics Department of Boeing

This speaker participated in our Annual Summer Research Group. Interested students should contact Dr. Amy Yielding.