Mathematics
Industry Areas
Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.
Industry|Employers |
Job|Roles |
Skills |
Alumni |
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Mathematics/Computational Science State government agencies |
Research: Theoretical Applied Mathematical Specialties Include: Modeling and Simulation Numerical Methods and Analysis Statistics and Probability Engineering Analysis Differential Equations Operations Research Discrete Mathematics Functional Areas Include: Accounting and Finance Computer Programming Computer Systems Analysis Operations Sales and Marketing Management Actuarial Science Engineering Analysis and Control of Processes Optimization and Scheduling of Resources |
organizational analytical thinking/problem solving communication teamwork knowledge in math, science and engineering principles |
Kitt Peak Natl Observatory, Astronomer Harvard University, Professor, Mathematics Department Univ of Pennsylvania, Assistant Professor University of Notre Dame, Math/ Economics Professor Max Plank Inst-Phys/Astrophy, Research Fellow Universities Space Research Association, Associate Research Scientist Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Biostatistician Sandia National Labs, Research Scientist Science Applications Intl. Corp., Senior Scientist |
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Education Public and private K-12 schools |
Teaching Research Higher Education Administration |
K-12: Coordination public speaking critical thinking writing social perceptiveness complex problem solving. Higher Ed: Research Writing critical thinking judgment and decision making presentations |
Math for America, Early Career Fellow Evanston Township High School, Mathematics Teacher City Year Boston, Service Leader Partners in School Innovation, CFO |
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Computers Computer services companies |
Programming Systems Development Systems Analysis Software Development Network Administration Web Administration Technical Support Training |
organizational analytical thinking/problem solving communication teamwork knowledge in math, science and engineering principles |
Growth Product Analytics, Snapchat, Inc PwC, Advisory, Cybersecurity Amazon.com, Software Development Engineer |
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Insurance Insurance carriers |
Actuarial Science Risk Management/Assessment Loss Management/Control Underwriting |
Quantitative Analytical Research Detail-Oriented Management/Organizational Entrepreneurial Strong Work Ethic Presentation |
GAFG (Formerly Goldman Sachs Reinsurance Group, Actuarial Analyst Aon Benfield, Catastrophe Risk Analyst Allstate, Technology Senior Consultant, Law & Regulation |
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Banking & Finance Commercial banks |
Corporate and Consumer Credit Analysis Commercial Lending Trust Management Capital Services and Mergers and Acquisitions Mortgage Loans Originations and Packaging Branch Management Operations Cash Management Credit Scoring and Risk Management Private Banking Financial Analysis Investment Banking |
Quantitative Analytical Research Detail-Oriented Management/Organizational Entrepreneurial Strong Work Ethic Presentation |
Northern Trust Corporation, Investment Associate TPG Capital, Associate William Blair, Investment Banking Analyst JPMorgan Chase, Investment Banking Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Research Assistant |
Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)
- Research (17%)
- Education (16%)
- Finance (9%)
- Engineering (7%)
- Information Technology (7%)