Degrees with math
If at school math is the subject you're best at, or the one you like the most, there are degrees that start there: in them, calculating, modeling and reasoning with numbers is part of everyday work.
Math doesn't look the same in all of them. In some it's used to calculate a structure, in others to organize data, write programs, understand money or describe how the universe moves.
What degrees with math have in common
Almost all of them ask that you feel comfortable with logical reasoning and solving problems step by step. At the beginning there are usually foundation subjects, like calculus, algebra or statistics, which are later applied to each field.
The amount and type of math changes a lot from one degree to another. Mathematics or Physics take it to the highest level of theory; others use it as a tool to decide, design or program. If you prefer math not to be at the center, look at the degrees without math.
The degrees with math
Engineering
In these degrees math is used to calculate and predict: how much load a structure can bear, how energy flows through a circuit, how a material or a chemical process behaves. Among them are Civil Engineering, Electronics, Mechanics, Industrial and those that deal with planes, ships or energy.
Technology and computing
Programming is solving problems with logic, and in several of these degrees more advanced math is added to work with algorithms, data or artificial intelligence. If you like building programs, games or applications, start with Computer Science and compare with the rest.
Science
It's the most theoretical side: proving, measuring and explaining. Math works as a language to describe the universe, matter, life or information. It includes Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology.
Business and finance
In these degrees numbers are money, risks and decisions: keeping a company's accounts, analyzing investments, calculating probabilities or understanding how an economy works. Economics, Finance and Public Accountant are among them, along with other shorter and more practical degrees.
Design and others
Degrees where math appears when shaping objects or piloting an aircraft: measurements, proportions, physics of movement.
Where to study degrees with math
Institutions where you can study several of these degrees.
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)Mexicali · Public
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)Ciudad Juárez · Public
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)Madrid · Public
Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)La Plata · Public
Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN)Bogotá · Private
Universidad de Chile (UChile)Santiago · Public
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO)Bogotá · Private
Universidad Santo Tomás (USTA)Bogotá · PrivateHow to choose between them
Think about what you like doing with math. If you enjoy building things, repairing objects or understanding how a machine works, look at Engineering. If you spend hours in front of the screen, programming or gaming, Technology. If you are intrigued by the why of things and you like proving, Sciences. If you are interested in money, business or accounting, Business and finance.
If you are torn between two, compare the subjects of each one in its profile and check the admission requirements of each institution. The career test shows which ones your answers fit best.
If you want to know how the job market for a degree is doing in your country, check the official observatory: Colombia, Mexico, Chile or Spain.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be the best in the class at math?
No. What helps is not giving up on a difficult problem and enjoying reasoning. You learn the content as you study.
Do all degrees with math have the same amount?
No. Some have it at the center of the whole curriculum and others use it as a tool in certain subjects. Check the curriculum of each program.
Can I study one of these degrees if I don't like programming?
Yes. Programming is just one of the paths: there are also degrees in calculus and design, science or finance where it is not the main thing.
Which degree with math is shortest?
It depends on the institution and the country. Some are shorter and more practical, like Programmer Analyst. Check the length of each program.
What if I discover that I don't like math that much?
Many institutions share first-year subjects between related degrees, and switching is sometimes possible. Ask about it at the institution before enrolling.