Mathematics
| What is Mathematics? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Department of Mathematics |
What is Mathematics?
According to Google, Mathematics is "the abstract science of number, quantity, and space. Mathematics may be studied in its own right, or as it is applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering."
The Mathematics Department at Oregon State University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The department is small enough so that mathematics majors have the opportunity to get to know and work closely with faculty members.
Undergraduates can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics or a Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics with a transcript-visible Secondary Teaching Emphasis Option. Both degrees include courses in pure and applied mathematics and include almost a year of free upper division electives. This enables students to tailor a degree program to their particular mathematical interests. The undergraduate program also includes minors in Mathematics and Actuarial Science.
Mathematics - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
| Accountant | Economist | Pollution Meterologist |
| Actuary | EDP Auditor | Production Manager |
| Aerospace Engineer | Employee Relations | Production Support |
| Air Traffic Controller | Engineer | Psychometrician |
| Applications Programmer | Engineering Lab Technician | Public Health Statistician |
| Applied Science Technologist | Environmental Technologist | Purchasing/Contract Agent |
| Artificial Intelligence | Estate Planner | Quality Assurance Analyst |
| Astronomer | External Auditor | Rate Analyst |
| Banking/Credit/Investment Manager | Financial Auditor | Research Analyst |
| Biometrician/Biostatistician | Financial Consultant | Risk & Insurance Specialist |
| Cartographer | Financial Manager | Risk Analyst |
| Commodity Manager | Hydro Geologist | Robotics Programmer |
| Compensation/Benefits Administrator | Hydrologist | Satellite Communicaitons |
| Computer Consultant | Intustrail/Institutional Buyer | Software Developer |
| Computer Engineer | Information Scientist | Software Engineer |
| Computer Facilities Manager | Inventory Control Specialist | Software Support Specialist |
| Computer Installation | Investment Banker | Statistician |
| Computer Marketing Representative | ISO 2000 Specialist | Systems Analyst |
| Computer Programmer | Loan/Credit Officer | System Engineer |
| Computer Scientist | Market Research Analyst | Systems Programmer |
| Computer-Aided Design Technician | Mathemetician | Teacher |
| Contract Administrator | Mathematics Editor | Technical Support Representative |
| Cost Estimator/Analyst | Media Buyer | Technical Writer |
| Cryptographer/Cryptologist | Meteorologist | Transportation Planner |
| Data Control Administrator | Mortgage Resercher | Treasury Management Specialist |
| Data Processing Manager | Network Programmer | Underwriter |
| Database Manager | Numerical Analyst | Urban Planner |
| Demographer | Operations Research Analyst | Value Engineer |
| Econometrician | Physicist | Weight Analyst |
Related Skills
| Problem Solving | Organizational Skills | Numerical Computation |
| Ability to Analyze & Interpret Data | Critical Thinking | Computer Literacy |
| Logical Thinking | Teamwork | Efficient |
| Systemizing Skills | Advanced Quantitative Skills | Testing Skills |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Be an Actuary - This site provides practical real world jobs for actuaries, including college study options, how to get started and how to find a job.
American Academy of Actuaries - lists actuary positions nationwide.
American Marketing Association - lists research positions for persons with skills in statistics.
Actuary.com - lists actuary positions nationwide.
Marketing Research Association - lists positions for professionals with strengths in data analysis.
MedZilla - allows users to search for positions in biostatistics.
National Security Agency - offers professional positions for university graduates, with career paths in mathematics, computer science, computer and electrical engineering, intelligence analysis, and other areas.
Employment Services for Mathematicians
Internship & Co-op Opportunities for Undergraduates
National Security Agency Careers
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Mathematicians
- Average Pay - Actuaries
- Average Pay - Statisticians
- Average Pay - Operations Research Analysts
- Average Pay - Personal Financial Advisors
- Average Pay - Adult Literacy and GED Teachers
- Average Pay - Atmospheric Scientists
- Average Pay - High School Teachers
What Can I do with a Major in Math? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
OnlineAccountingDegrees - a directory of every accounting education program in the country and includes all types of undergraduate, graduate and advanced certification degrees. It also offers the option of long distance on-line learning.
Careers in Science and Engineering
Sload Career Cornerstone Center
Online Math Degrees - useful tool to all future math students looking to find the best campus or online math programs. I cover everything from teaching math, career options, schools being offered.
Professional Association Links
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics - SIAM's mission is to, "build cooperation between mathematics and the worlds of science and technology through our publications, research, and community." Their site includes a job board, job search resources, how to apply your math degree and news surrounding math careers.
American Mathematical Society - The AMS provides lots of information for professionals in math careers. Their employment services page provides job services, employment center interveiws, print ads, and general career information.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Provides information for math teachers of all levels, from elementary to higher ed. Their professional development page provides online workships, training and seminars. The "Jobs Online" tab also includes a job database where you can upload resumes, view jobs and be updated when job matches arise.
Association for Women in Mathematics - The AWM provides information for parents, teachers, students, educators and institutions. Their resources include job ads, career advices and opportunities.
Mathematical Association of America - This site has a great frequently asked question page about mathmatical careers and where to find the answers.
American Statistical Association - ASA's page includes a career center with career information for statistic careers.
Association for Women in Mathematics
Mathematical Association of America
Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Computing Research Association
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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