Career Opportunities

A degree in mathematics can provide graduates with a wealth of options in the job market. Mathematics plays a central role in science, technology, finance, aviation, communications and numerous other industries. The need for trained mathematicians at all levels is on the rise as the use of computers and automation has spread to almost all sectors of the economy. Studying mathematics will provide students with many skills desired by employers, including:

• Critical thinking
• Complex problem solving
• Active learning
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Quantitative reasoning
• Ability to manipulate precise and intricate ideas
• Construct logical arguments
• Communication
• Extract important information
• Time management

The following are some helpful links with more career information for mathematicians:

Career Resources

• The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
• University of California-Graduate Admissions
• The Early Career Profile Network
• Thinking of a Career in Applied Mathematics?
• The Job Hunt

For a collection of biographies and profiles of famous mathematicians you can visit the following websites:

• Indexes of Biographies
• Mathematicians of the African Diaspora

For applications of mathematics in science, nature, technology, and human culture that impact our everyday life, from improving facial reconstruction surgery to identifying tampered digital photos to solving crimes, please visit the following websites:

• When will I use math?
• Mathematical Moments
• For Today's Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics

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