Offer for NEW STUDENTS ENROLLING in an eligible bachelor's degree program for the Spring 2 2025 term. Exclusions and limitations apply.
120
$325
Spring 2 2025 classes start on March 10, 2025
Offer for NEW STUDENTS ENROLLING in an eligible bachelor's degree program for the Spring 2 2025 term. Exclusions and limitations apply.
The online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from LSU Alexandria offers the flexibility to pursue your educational goals on your terms. In this program, you'll gain in-demand analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a strong foundation in mathematics. Free elective hours also allow you to customize your degree to align with your goals. Graduates can pursue careers in finance, data science, actuarial science, education, engineering, technology, operations research, and more.
This degree offers 2 concentrations:
This program provides students with the opportunity to work on faculty-mentored projects and presentations, giving them valuable experience for a career in mathematics.
The curriculum allows students to pursue other interests in the humanities or more technical fields such as computer science, economics, accounting, or finance.
The degree offers two concentrations to help students tailor their education to meet their needs.
The Actuarial Science concentration prepares students to sit for the first two Society of Actuaries exams.
Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $325
Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $9,750
Total cost with fees: $39,000
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
| General Education | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1001 English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1002 English Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Social Sciences | 6 |
| MATH 1550 or MATH 1540/1541 | 4 |
| MATH 1552 or MATH 1542/1543 | 4 |
| PHYS 2101 General Physics for Technical Students I | 3 |
| PHYS 2102 General Physics for Technical Students II | 3 |
| General Education Biology | 3 |
| General Education CMST | 3 |
| General Education Humanities | 6 |
| General Education Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 41 |
| Major Foundational Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 2057 Calculus III or MATH 2047/2048 | 4 |
| MATH 3040 Fundamentals of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3065 Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3085 Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4031 Advanced Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 4200 Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| CSCI 1250 Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 22 |
| General Mathematics Concentration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 3000/4000-level MATH | 15 |
| 3000/4000-level MATH or CSCI 2000-level or above | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
| Actuarial Science Concentration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 3355 Probability | 3 |
| MATH 4050 Financial Mathematics or FINC 3826 Investments | 3 |
| MATH 4056 Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| ACCT 2001 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2101 Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FINC 3715 Business Finance | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
| Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English Elective (2000 or above) | 3 |
| Free Electives | 36 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 39 |
The online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from LSUA offers 2 concentrations.
General Mathematics
This concentration provides students with a broad understanding of mathematical concepts and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for the careers of their choosing.
Actuarial Science
This concentration prepares students for careers in risk management and assessment or academics. Students will develop analytical skills through topics including mathematics, statistics, financial economics, quantitative finance, and risk management.
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics will acquire a broad understanding of mathematical concepts.
Topics covered in the program include:
A mathematics degree can be useful for many different career paths. LSUA’s bachelor of mathematics is comprehensive, customizable, and 100% online. The affordable degree allows students to pursue multiple interests while mastering the fundamentals of the field. Additionally, coursework can be completed whenever and wherever students choose to learn.
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