Choosing a Major
Employers of Mathematics Majors
- Industry: Aerospace, Communications, Machinery, Electrical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting Firms: Large CPA Firms, Independent Firms
- Government: Federal Agencies including: Defense, Labor, Justice, Agriculture, Health & Human Services, Transportation, Commerce, Treasury, NASA and Library of Congress
- Research: Industry and Government
- Computers: Hardware & Software Firms
- Data Processing & Information Systems: Service Companies, Manufacturing Firms,
- Government Agencies, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Wholesale & Retail Trade
- Firms
- Training & Teaching: Schools, Colleges & Universities, Computer Camps,
- Specialized Training Organizations, Educational Book Publishers
- Market Research Firms, Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms
- Brokerage Firms, Banks, Insurance Companies
Related Occupations for Mathematics Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional schooling at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupation(s) you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of the other resources available at the Career Planning Office, located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
- Actuary
- Banking/Credit Manager
- Contract Administrator
- Cost Estimator/Analyst
- Cryptographer/Cryptologist
- Data Control Administrator
- Database Manager
- Demographer
- Econometrician
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Investment Banker
- Market Research Analyst
- Mathematician
- Mortgage Researcher
- Risk & Insurance Specialist
- Software Support Specialist
- Statistician
- EDP Auditor
- Bookkeeper
- Commodity Manager Consultant
- Marketing Representative
- Consumer Loan/Credit Officer
- Estate Planner
- External Auditor
- Financial Auditor
- Financial Consultant
- Numerical Analyst
- Production Manager
- Psychometrician
- Public Health Statistician
- Purchasing Agent
- Rate Analyst
- Teacher
- Treasury Management Specialist
- Urban Planner
- Weight Analyst
Preparing for a Job in a Mathematics Related Occupation
- Develop strong computer skills and in addition to math skills.
- Consider: the greatest demand is for applied mathematics with developed skills in computer science, electronics design and theory, statistics and probability.
- Consider taking courses in Business
- Become familiar with government hiring procedures.
- Develop research skills.
- Acquire experience through experimental education programs such as co-op or internship.
- Consider obtaining certification to teach.
- Get involved with campus or community organizations and assume leadership in treasurer positions.
- Become a member of an investment club if interested in pursuing an occupation in the securities arena.
- Volunteer for tutoring.
- Work as a cashier/teller.
RELATED MAJOR AT CSU
- MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE
MAJOR COURSE GUIDES
THE MAJOR COURSE GUIDE FOR MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE IS AVAILABLE AT: mathematics
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