EMACS Scholars Program: Successful Graduates

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Tyler Weiss '20

Financial Services and Sales Representative at State Farm Insurance

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Applied Track
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: $40,000/year plus bonuses and commission  
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"Every single math professor I had, I was able to build a relationship with and not just be a name in a class."

-Tyler Weiss, 2020 KU Graduate, B.S. in Mathematics

alexander Posipanko '19

Software Developer at Savana, Inc.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics Minor
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: $55,000/year 
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Ashley Zimmerman '12

Mathematics Teacher at Cumberland Valley High School 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Secondary Education
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: $45,000/year   
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"The dedication of the math department was the most helpful."

-Ashley Zimmerman, 2012 KU Graduate, B.S. in Mathematics Secondary Education
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Christopher Amici '15

Operations Supervisor at SEI Investments

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics Minor
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: 45,000/year 

David Schaeffer '18

Software Engineer at NAVSEA Naval Surface Warfare Center

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: $62,000/year 
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"As for what I found most useful at KU, it was the professors who let me bang my head against the wall in their offices without giving away the answers."

-David Schaeffer, 2018 KU Graduate, B.S. in Computer Science

maria rodriguez '13

Senior Underwriter for Independence Blue Cross

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Applied Track
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: $50,000/year 
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Cody Zimmerman  '12

Fresh Demand Manager for Retail Business Services

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
  • Typical Approx. Starting Salary: 55,000/year