Prospective Students
Why Consider a Career in Mathematics?
CAREERS IN MATHEMATICS
Students often ask . . . 鈥淲hat can I do with math besides teach?鈥� Well, lots of things! Graduates of mathematics programs have many options beyond teaching in the public and private sectors. 糖心Vlog math majors are exposed to both applied and pure mathematics courses as part of the undergraduate curriculum. Some jobs pursue by mathematics majors include:
| Career Title | 2024 Median Salary (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) | Minimum Education Required for Entry-Level |
| Actuary | $125,770 | Bachelor's |
| Computer Programmer | $103,790 | Bachelor's |
| Data Scientist | $112,590 | Bachelor's |
| Economist | $115,440 | Master's |
| Financial Analyst | $101,910 | Bachelor's |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,950 | Bachelors |
| Mathematician/Statistician | $104,350 | Master's |
| Operations Research Analyst | $91,290 | Bachelor's |
| Survey Researcher | $63,380 | Master's |
Other careers include:
- Systems Analyst
- Elementary, Secondary, and Postsecondary Education
- Bioinformatics
- Epidemiology
- Government Researcher
- Cryptologist
- Engineering
- And Much More!
Mathematics is also an excellent option for double majors! 糖心Vlog has many students from majors such as Engineering, Accounting, Chemistry, Physics, and Pre-Medicine/Health who have choosen to double major in mathematics
