What can I do with a major in...Mathematics?
Course catalog | Department website
Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental sciences. Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms, and the latest computer technology to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics, and business problems. Mathematics falls into two broad classes—theoretical (pure) mathematics and applied mathematics.
What skills will I develop?
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Numerical computation
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Critical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Logical thinking
- Team skills
- Efficient systemizing skills
- Advanced quantitative skills
- Testing skills
Career Options
- Actuary
- Appraiser
- Bank Officer
- Benefits Coordinator
- Billing Manager
- Bookkeeper
- Commodities Manager
- Compensation Specialist
- Consumer Credit/Loan Officer
- Corporate Buyer
- Cost Estimator/Analyst
- Credit Manager
- Economic Analyst
- External Auditor
- Financial Advisor
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- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Financial Statistician
- Fiscal Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Investment Manager
- Mathematician
- Numerical Analyst
- Public Health Statistician
- Purchasing Agent
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Risk Analyst
- Statistical Researcher
- Statistician
- Tax Consultant
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What can I do to find out if Mathematics is for me?
- Take a mathematics course
- Network with professionals working in the math field
- Conduct informational interviews
- Volunteer or work part time in a mathematics position
- Join Parkside’s Math Club
- Research mathematic careers
- Visit the UW-Parkside Career Center
