Mathematics

Making People Think Since Ancient Greece

Love solving puzzles and thinking logically? A math degree from Central College turns those skills into serious career power! From problem-solving to critical thinking and data crunching, you’ll gain tools that open doors in business, tech, education, government and more.

Central grads have gone on to become engineers, lawyers, data analysts — even AmeriCorps volunteers and Ph.D. students in everything from bioscience to aerospace! With a flexible schedule, options for internships, teacher licensure and off-campus adventures, you’ll get a well-rounded experience and still graduate in four years.


80%
of current math majors have an additional major, are pursuing teaching licensure or both
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Three of Central’s mathematics faculty have won college-wide teaching awards

Climbing Opportunity

Colorado native Katelyn Freeman ’26 never expected to call Pella, Iowa, her home away from home. Now, she’s conquering new mountains at Central as a student with a triple major, two sports and an active social life. She wouldn’t trade this newest adventure for anything.

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Meet the Faculty

Mathematics- Profile From Equations to Engagement
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  • Russ Goodman, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
  • Erik Insko, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mark Mills, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
  • Abby Rocha Bird, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
  • Wendy Weber, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, Chair of the Department of Analytical and Physical Sciences

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