Mathematics

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a BA, BS, and a minor, as well as a MA and PhD in Mathematics.  A major in mathematics prepares one for a wide range of life experiences. For mathematical research in the sciences, a doctoral degree is generally required. Lesser degrees, however, may prepare one for numerous career paths as well.

Mathematics Department website

Sample of Related Skills

  • Demonstrate depth of knowledge in the core content areas of the discipline  
  • Apply content knowledge to solve complex mathematical problems  
  • Demonstrate ability to construct rigorous logical arguments  
  • Communicate mathematical ideas orally and/or in writing  
  • Apply technology tools to solve problems  

Popular Career Paths

Scientific Research: Focuses on researching and analyzing data on all types of topics related to the scientific world.

Education: Allows you the ability to utilize the knowledge you have gained from your academic studies and research and then be able to communicate this information in such a way that can be taught in an academic setting.

Insurance/Business:  Very focused career field where actuaries and underwriters rely on mathematical data to help insurance companies set risk pools and prices. This career field gives you business skills which you would otherwise not get with a mathematics degree.

Statistics: A broad career path that utilizes your strengths in applied and theoretical mathematics. You can analyze data from the business, health, government, medicine, and academia fields to make this information more user friendly for the individuals in each field. Communication skills are very important in this line of work.

Software Programming: Writes programs for all types of companies to help them market their brand with images and graphics. Having a computer based background is also very important in this career path. 

Jobs to Consider

Places to Seek Employment

  • Banks
  • City Utilities
  • Computer Firms
  • Consulting Firms 
  • Federal, State & Local Government Agencies
  • Financial Firms 
  • Insurance Companies
  • Investment Firms
  • Large Corporate Companies
  • Market Research Companies
  • Military Branches
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Public and Private High Schools
  • Public & Private Universities
  • Research Institutions
  • Science Based Companies
  • Science Labs
  • Stock Brokerage Firms
  • Web Based Companies 

Explore More Career Resources

Association of Women in Mathematics - Gives information on careers in the mathematical science industry as well as electronic job boards for job seekers to look through 

Job Center for Society of Actuaries - List of jobs in the actuarial field 

Marketing Research Association - A career site devoted to a career in marketing research that includes current jobs, internships, and social networking sites 

National Association for Business Economics - Overview of what exactly an Economics major can do as well as a job center for people to apply and posts job openings 

Research Experience for Undergraduates in Mathematics - List of research experience sites 

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics - Provides links to job search resources as well as job boards   

American Statistical Organization - Offers many resources for the statistician occupation including many career resources on what exactly you do within the profession 

Career in Mathematics - Offers several links to all the different types of careers one can receive from a mathematics major 

Casualty Actuarial Society - Career center for the actuary career profession where you can get tips within the profession as well as explore job boards that are posted 

Mathematical Association of America - Links to the many different careers that mathematics majors may explore