For some of these careeers, it may be helpful if students take more than one course in Computer Science and Statistics.
Professional schools in business, law, and medicine believe that mathematics is a great major because they realize that studying mathematics develops analytical skills and the ability to work in a problem solving environment; these are skills and experience which rank high on their list of assets. In addition, they know that a mathematics major is a person who can successfully learn difficult and technical material. Math majors score better than any other major on the Law School (LSAT) and Business School (GMAT) admissions test, with scores approximately 13% higher on average (The Chronicle of Higher Education).
Mathematics and Computer Science: Math majors are employed in areas considered computer science, especially in areas that address the creation of new algorithms. Furthermore, many sophisticated applications of computers such as creation of computer graphics and the compression of video and audio signals (to name a few examples) involve a great deal of upper level mathematics, and as a result, computer companies specifically hire some math majors.
To underscore our remark about math majors taking on many different jobs, here is a list of some mathematics majors, who worked in many different jobs, including two criminals!
Much information for students from AMS (American Mathematical Society)
MAA (Mathematical Association of America) Career Profiles web site.
SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) Careers web site
AMS (American Mathematical Society) Undergraudate employment web site
AWM (Association for Women in Mathematics) has some career information on its web site. This site is also of possible interest
ASA (American Statistical Society) Industries that employ statisticians
What is and how to become an actuary.
Mathematical Sciences Career Information. The following books may be of interest:
This book consists of short essays written by people whose job requires mathematics. Many hold a B.A. or B.S. in math. There is an Appendix with helpful topics such as "Seven Steps to Finding a Job" and "So You Want to Work in Industry." A copy is avaliable in the Math Office.
This book is in the UNCG library: CALL NUMBER: QA10.5 .L36 1999. LOCATION: Book stacks.
This book is in the UNCG library: CALL NUMBER: QA27.5 .S53 1995. LOCATION: Book stacks.
From The Publisher: This outstanding resource ranks 250 jobs according to various criteria: the working environment, security, stress, income, employment outlook, physical demands, travel opportunity, perks, and benefits. Contains brief job descriptions in addition to the rankings, as well as guidance from the NBEW for career changers.
This book is in the UNCG library:
CALL NUMBER: HF5382.5.U5 K72 1995.
LOCATION: Reference Room. Building use only.
Newer books are available.
The Academic Job Search in Mathematics has much information for Ph.D. mathematics students, but some of the content is applicable to anyone seeking an academic job.