What Can I Do With a Major in Mathematics?
Math skills are becoming more and more in demand and opportunities for professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) continue to increase.
A Mathematics major or minor gives you the skills to think logically and solve complex problems. These are essential to succeed in graduate school, professional school, or the workforce. These skills are becoming more valuable as the demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) increases.
Learn more about possible career paths below.
Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills
Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills
Accountant
Actuary
Air Traffic Controller
Armed Forces Servicemember
Auditor
Bank and Branch Managers
Budget Analyst
Business Intelligence
Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Administrator/Specialist
Computer Information Scientist
Computer Programmer
Consultant
Controller
Credit Analyst
Database Administrator
Database Architect
Employee Benefits Analyst
Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Analyst
Logistician
Mathematical Technician
Mathematician
Meteorologist
Operations Analyst
Physicist
Purchasing Agent/Manager
Statistician
Teacher
Technical Director
Technical Publications Writer
Video Game Designer
Accounting Firms
Business Enterprises
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Banking
Construction Firms
Consulting Firms
Credit Unions
Education Institutions
Engineering Firms
Federal Government Agencies
Finance Companies
Financial Management Service
Global Enterprises
Healthcare
Insurance Companies
Internal Revenue Service
Investment and Portfolio Management
Management Consulting Firms
Manufacturers
National Credit Union Administration
Nonprofit Agencies
Pharmaceutical Companies
Small Businesses
Small Business Administration
Wholesale/Retail Operations
- Communicates results, ideas, recommendations and
concepts to others - Approaches problem-solving with a willingness to try
multiple approaches, persist in the face of difficulties,
and assess the correctness of solutions - Uses a variety of data visualizations to present findings
and analysis - Support problem-solving and understanding with
technological instruments - Recognizes and suggests mathematically rigorous
arguments - Basic writing in computer programming
Ways To Explore a Career
- Taking a Focus 2 Career Assessment
- Searching job descriptions on Handshake
- Connecting with alumni on LinkedIn
- Finding a mentor
- Researching professional associations
- Reading the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Meeting with Academic Advisor and Career Counselor
- Shadowing a professional at work
- Joining a relevant club or organization
- Finding an internship or part-time job
- Volunteering with an organization
- Conducting an informational interview
- Trying a new class in a relevant subject
- Studying abroad
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