Program Overview
The Science and Mathematics Division at Delta College is committed to creating the best learning environment. You'll find that many careers involve a great amount of math. At Delta, you can get a jump-start on your math education before transferring on to a university.
The faculty provides our students with assistance and support, both in and out of the classroom, in reaching their educational goals particularly related to mathematics.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in mathematics? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in an application of mathematical techniques to science, management and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
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annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within an organization.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics or economic statistics, and includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
Delta College offers a variety of math courses and opportunities! We will help you
with your math education from basic math through differential equations. Our courses
are highly transferable to help you seamlessly transition to other institutions.
Visit transfer agreements and guides to see the whole list of transfer opportunities.
Interested? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your dreams. Courses transfer differently based on the university you
plan to attend. An advisor can help you determine the exact courses you need to get
the education you’re looking for.
Why you should choose Delta
Stay close to home and start your college education at Delta College to earn a strong foundation in core courses before transferring to a pricey university. Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
Having a strong mathematics background can help your future career and prepare you for a world of opportunities. Want to travel and see the world? You can do that at Delta. And, get college credit while you do. Every year Delta offers study abroad opportunities.
Why study abroad?
- Experience a new culture
- Improve your foreign language skills
- Make lifelong friends
- Find new interests
- Looks good on job applications
- Personal growth
So you are thinking about transferring? Representatives from several area universities maintain regular office hours right in our academic advising office, and others drop in frequently. Get the answers you need by making an appointment or stopping by to talk directly with your future university.
facts & figures
With the Michigan Transfer Agreement, 30 credits are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Michigan.
More than 30 percent of our students plan to transfer on to earn their bachelor's.
"My first semester here was amazing. Not only have I learned the most, but I’ve actually absorbed what I learned and subsequently changed my life as a result."
Transferred to UofM to study Actuary Mathematics