Engineering, Math, Physics

At Northeastern Junior College the Mathematics, engineering and physics programs are designed to provide the first two years of college course work necessary for transfer to a four-year college or university to continue studies in any of these math related areas. The program at Northeastern provides the student with the necessary background to be successful at the university level.

The math-based programs at Northeastern give the student sufficient exposure to applied science occupations to make successful career choices. Northeastern provides the extra time to decide on a future college and area of specialty while completing the basic two year requirements for transfer to four-year institutions.

At Northeastern, students have the opportunity to significantly improve their "grade point average" for entrance to university programs. Enrollment in the small classes of Northeastern provides the student with one-on-one interaction with their instructors.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 31 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 4,100 openings for mathematicians and statisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

In addition, mathematicians and statisticians will be needed in the scientific research and development services and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industries. The aging of the U.S. population is expected to prompt pharmaceutical companies to develop new treatments and medical technologies. Biostatisticians will be needed to conduct the research and clinical trials necessary for companies to obtain approval for their products from the Food and Drug Administration.

Salary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median annual wage for mathematicians was $108,100 in May 2021. The median annual wage for statisticians was $95,570 in May 2021.

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Program Requirements / Classes

Chemical Engineering	AS
Electrical Engineering	AS
Mathematics Emphasis	AS
Physics	AS
Engineering	AS

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.