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Jobs for Math Majors

Graduates with degrees in mathematics or strong mathematics backgrounds are in demand in many areas of business and industry, government, research, and the teaching profession. Employers look for general skills and abilities in

    1) problem solving.
    2) thinking logically and analytically.
    3) interpreting data.
    4) estimating and predicting.
    5) formulating and applying models.
    6) dealing with complex situations.
    7) knowing what questions to ask.
    8) working in a team.

A minor or second major in computer science, business, or education is highly recommended.  In many employment situations, advancement will depend on obtaining a graduate degree.

Some employers of mathematics graduates: Some job titles:
computer software companies
computer hardware companies
computer consulting firms
aerospace industry 
pharmaceutical companies
communications industry
federal government agencies
state government agencies
banks
investment firms
brokerage houses
training organizations
market research companies
polling organizations
insurance companies
public schools
private schools
colleges and universities
book publishers
applied mathematician
statistician
actuary
statistical analyst
quality control analyst
financial analyst
computer programmer
systems analyst
programmer analyst
software engineer
systems programmer
network administrator
systems consultant
project manager
research analyst
market researcher
instructor
professor

Here are some good places to visit for career information:

AMS-MAA-SIAM Career Information Services
MAA Online Career and Employment Resources

American Statistical Association
American Academy of Actuaries
Actuarial Jobs
Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences
Bureau of Labor Statistics

In the BCU Library:   Sterret, 101 CAREERS IN MATHEMATICS, 2nd Edition