Math and Computer Science - Careers

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common—math! Our programs also prepare you well for entry into graduate school in a variety of math and computer science programs.

Actuarial studies integrates business with mathematics to prepare you for careers in government and industry
The mathematics program allows you to concentrate on preparation for graduate school or for careers in secondary education or industry
The computer science program provides a solid foundation for future graduate study, as well as entry into industry as a programmer analyst
The management information systems program is an interdisciplinary set of courses in information systems, accounting, business and communication
E-commerce integrates business with technology, presenting an interdisciplinary set of courses from computer science, information systems, business, accounting, economics and art
Web development focuses on technical aspects of Internet and web technologies, and prepares you for entry into the web development industry

Alumni Stories

Barbara G. Horn ’12
Junior Applications Developer at Spalding Consulting, Inc., Hollywood, Md.

"I was the first student at Thiel to get certified in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash – a tremendous help in acquiring a job and great experience to have on a resume. I am extremely grateful to Thiel for giving me that opportunity."

Major: Web Development
Clubs & Organizations: The Endymion (yearbook)

Alex J. Johnson ’12
Actuarial Analyst at CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services, Cleveland, Ohio

"My education at Thiel allowed me to find a job immediately after graduating and proceed very rapidly through my exam process. Having a liberal arts education provided me with the tools to be someone who can also express concepts effectively and professionally. [My professors] made sure that [I] not only knew the material to pass the exams, but that [I was] fully prepared to be an actuary."

Majors: Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Clubs & Organizations: Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Les Lauriers (senior service honorary), Kappa Mu Epsilon (mathematics honorary), Lambda Sigma (sophomore service honorary), Order of Omega (Greek honorary), Alpha Chi (highest academic honorary), Pi Nu Epsilon (music honorary), Senior Class Gift Committee, Thiel Marching and Concert Bands, and Thiel Activities Board