Whitworth Math Grads Secure Teaching Jobs and Top Graduate Programs

Whitworth mathematics graduates secure jobs as math teachers and further their studies in graduate programs, according to recent data. The mathematics program pairs degrees with a Bachelor of Arts in secondary education or a Master in Teaching to prepare students for classroom roles.

Classroom Placements for Recent Graduates

Hannah Edstrom secured a role as a math teacher at McKnight Middle School in Renton. Melanie Mumford joined Timberline Middle School in Redmond as a math teacher, while Genevieve Symons took a teaching position at Cheney High School in Cheney.

Advanced Graduate Studies Across Regional Universities

Alumni have enrolled at the University of Washington, Washington State University, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, University of Idaho, University of Colorado Boulder, and Michigan State University.

Math Students Gain Experience Through Campus Roles and Research

Students gain professional experience prior to graduation through campus roles and competitive external programs. Undergraduates work as tutors at the math homework hangout, serve as teaching assistants for calculus classes, and teach supplemental instruction sessions for fellow students.

Math majors also participate in competitive summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates. Recent placements include programs at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Additional problem-solving practice occurs through the annual Integration Bee and the national Putnam competition.

International Study Abroad and Historical Context

The department offers a faculty-led January Term program titled Math History, which takes students to England, France, and Germany. Participants examine historical sites where famous mathematicians lived and worked, including buildings, equipment, manuscripts, and inventions. The curriculum demonstrates how mathematical ideas developed over time and influenced society and culture.

The program builds on established graduation pathways that connect undergraduate coursework directly with professional teaching credentials and graduate research opportunities.