Center for Career Development


What can I do with... a major in Math?

Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Advanced problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Understanding and ability to express concepts and theories in both numbers and words.
  • Ability to break down problems into their mathematical foundation by translating them into formulas or computer codes.
  • Proficiency in using computers to process and analyze large amounts of information.
  • Strong orientation to detail.
  • Capacity to use statistics and math to estimate the risk involved regarding a decision or situation.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Appraiser
  • Asset-Liability Management
  • Auditor
  • Banking
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Budget Analyst
  • CIA / FBI Agent
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Contract Specialist
  • Controller
  • Cost Analyst
  • Credit / Loan Officer
  • Cryptanalyst
  • Data Base Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Insurance Underwriter
  • IRS Agent
  • Market Forecaster
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Mathematician
  • Meteorologist
  • Payroll Manager
  • Professor
  • Psychometrist
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Risk Analyst
  • Seismologist
  • Statistician
  • Systems Accountant
  • Systems Analyst
  • Teacher
  • Technical Writer
  • Treasurer

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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This page last modified on August 6, 2009.
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