Introduction to the Major
The Mathematics(link is external) major provides students excellent preparation for advanced study in math, physical sciences, economics, and industrial engineering, as well as graduate study in business, education, law, and medicine. The major also prepares students for post-baccalaureate positions in business, technology, industry, teaching, government, and finance. Students majoring in Mathematics may choose to major with a teaching concentration.
Visit the Berkeley Academic Guide(link is external) for more information.
Study Options
- Students majoring in Mathematics may choose to major with a teaching concentration(link is external). The teaching concentration is designed to increase the number and quality of math teachers.
- Interested in using math to solve real-world problems? Check out the Applied Mathematics major(link is external).
- Already have an intended major? Consider adding Mathematics as a minor(link is external).
Amplify Your Major
- Prepare for a career in education with CalTeach(link is external).
- Build community through MPS Scholars(link is external).
- Test your problem-solving skills in the Putnam Competition(link is external).
- Apply to a Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program(link is external).
- Work alongside a grad student mentor via the Directed Reading Program(link is external).
- Write an honors thesis(link is external) or execute an independent study project.
Jobs and Employers
- Application Programmer, Wells Fargo
- Data Analyst, Descena
- Planner, KNT Manufacturing
- Product Technician, Esurance
- Research Assistant, Microsoft
- Research Fellow, Howard Hughes Institute
- Software Developer, Salesforce
- Software Engineer, Airbnb
- Software Engineer, Google
- Software Engineer, Intuit
- Teacher, Oakland Unified School District
Graduate Programs
- Algebra & Number Theory
- Analysis & Functional Analysis
- Business
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Geometric Analysis
- Linguistics
- Mathematical Statistics & Probability
- Medicine
- Neurobiology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Topology & Foundations
Examples gathered from the First Destination Survey(link is external) of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Golden Bear Orientation
Join your peers in the campus-wide UC Berkeley orientation(link is external) program for all new students.
Math & Physical Sciences (MPS) Launch Day
Learn of campus opportunities and resources, get questions answered, and meet faculty, advisors, and students at the MPS new student orientation.
Events
Attend department events with students, staff, and faculty. Visit math.berkeley.edu(link is external) for news and updates.
Advising
The Math advising team(link is external) serves both declared and prospective majors. Meet with them to discuss major requirements, policies and procedures, helpful resources, enriching opportunities, and much more!
For more information or to contact an advisor, visit math.berkeley.edu/programs/undergraduate/advising(link is external).
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
