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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

Check out this link on BCYou:  What can I do with a math major?

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