Careers in Mathematics
What can you do with a math degree?
A lot! There is extensive information about mathematics
careers, with substantial further links, at the following
math career sites:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook includes
education,
employment and earnings information on Mathematicians, Statisticians
and Actuaries.
In a 2008
study of 200 professions,
"mathematician" was rated
NUMBER ONE,
as reported in the
Wall Street Journal.
One thing you can do with a math degree is be better in another
field. About half of UMD's math majors are double majors.
What are some local career resources?
- The University of Maryland Career
Center.
- CMPS Internships and
Career
Services.
- The
National Security Agency
("just down the road")
is the
nation's leading employer of mathematicians.
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To talk about careers in
mathematics, you can contact Ida Chan (ugadvisor@math.umd.edu),
Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising for the Mathematics Department,
Room 1115 Math, 301-405-4362
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