Careers in Math – WeUseMath.org

If you love math, you may want to consider a career in math. Here is list of careers suited for those who major in math.

Computer graphics engineer

Did you know that even your favorite movies were created using math? Doug Roble at Digital Domain Productions, Inc. has

Government agencies and national laboratories

National laboratories hire students with strong mathematics backgrounds. Robert Berry is a mathematician who worked at Sandia National Labs on

Medical scientist

As medical fields become more immersed in data, mathematics can provide more insight in the study of medicine. Helen Moore

Operations researcher

Operations research applies analytical and mathematical methods to help make better decisions. It deals with such questions as “What is

Financial analyst

Financial firms that deal with banking, investing, and trading employ mathematicians. These firms include Goldman Sachs, Capital One, RBS, ING,

Technology consultant/engineer

Technology and engineering companies such as Raytheon, Boeing, Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Bell Helicopter, Ford Motor Company,

Software Engineer

Programming or coding is an essential skill for any mathematics student who wants a career in industry or business since

Data Scientist

Data scientist/analytics consultant: Data science deals with analyzing extremely large amounts of data. Think of all the data being created

Note: This material comes from the soon-to-be-published book “A Mathematician’s Practical Guide to Mentoring Undergraduate Research” by Michael Dorff, Allison Henrich, and Lara Pudwell.