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