Careers in Mathematics
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Kutztown University offers a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with certification in mathematics. The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is for students who wish to pursue further study in mathematics or prepare for careers in mathematics or mathematically-related areas such as operations research, statistics, actuarial science, physical sciences, computer science, and others.
Financial Services and Sales Representative
Tyler Weiss '20 earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Actuarial Science; he now works as a Financial Services and Sales Representative at State Farm Insurance
Mathematics Teacher
Ashley Zimmerman '12 earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Secondary Education; she now works as a Mathematics Teacher at Cumberland Valley High School.
Senior Underwriter
Maria Rodriguez '13 earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics; she now works as a Senior Underwriter for Independence Blue Cross
Fresh Demand Manager
Cody Zimmerman '12 earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics; he now works as a Fresh Demand Manager for Retail Business Services
Operations Supervisor
Christopher Amici '15 earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Economics; he now works as an Operations Supervisor at SEI Investments.
Mathematics students can work in practically any industry! Here are a few possible career paths:
Accountant |
Actuary |
Aerospace Engineer |
Airplane Pilot |
Air Traffic Controller |
Analyst |
Applications Programmer |
Appraiser |
Architect |
Artificial Intelligence Programmer |
Astronomer |
Bank Officer |
Banking/Credit/Investment Manager |
Biometrician/Biostatistician |
Cartographer |
Commodity Manager |
Compensation/Benefits Administrator |
Computer Consultant |
Computer Engineer |
Computer Facilities Manager |
Computer Installation & Test |
Specialist |
Computer Marketing/Sales |
Computer Programmer |
Computer-Aided Design Technician |
Consumer Loan/Credit Officer |
Credit Manager |
Cryptographer/Cryptologist |
Data Control Administrator |
Data Processing Manager |
Database Manager |
Demographer |
Drafter |
Econometrician |
Economist |
EDP Auditor |
Educator |
Electrician |
Employee Relations Specialist |
Engineer |
Engineering Lab Technician |
Environmental Technologist |
Estate Planner |
External Auditor |
Financial Auditor |
Financial Consultant |
Financial Manager |
Geologist |
Hydrologist |
Information Scientist |
Inventory Control Specialist |
Investment Banker |
Market Research Analyst |
Mathematician |
Metallurgist |
Meteorologist |
Mortgage Researcher |
Network Programmer |
Nuclear Scientist |
Numerical Analyst |
Operations Research Analyst |
Pharmacologist |
Physicist |
Pollution Meteorologist |
Production Manager |
Production Support Specialist |
Psychometrician |
Public Health Statistician |
Purchasing/Contract Agent |
Quality Assurance Analyst |
Rate Analyst |
Research Analyst |
Risk & Insurance Specialist |
Risk Analyst |
Robotics Programmer |
Satellite Communications Specialist |
Software Development Specialist |
Software Support Specialist |
Statistician |
Surveyor |
Systems Analyst |
Systems Engineer |
Teacher: Math/Science/Computers |
Technical Support Representative |
Underwriter |
Urban Planner |
Value Engineer |
**Some careers may require further training and/or educational degree.
Some Employers of Mathematics Majors:
- Schools
- Colleges/Universities
- Banks & Investment Firms
- Insurance Agencies
- Utility Companies
- State/Federal Government
- Engineering Firms
- Technical Journals
- Business & Industry
- Research & Development Firms
Career Websites for Mathematics Majors:
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- KU Career Network
- Discover Data Science
Careers and Programs - O*NET OnLine
http://online.onetcenter.org - Occupational Outlook Handbook
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/home.htm - Math Jobs
www.math-jobs.com
- KU Career Network
Careers in Applied Mathematics:
Library Resources about Mathematics in the Career Development Center:
- Great Jobs for Math Majors
- Great Jobs for Economics Majors
- Great Jobs for Engineering Majors
- 100 Jobs in Technology
- Careers for Number Crunchers & Other Quantitative Types
- Top Careers for Economics Majors
- Career Opportunities in Banking
- Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance & Insurance
For more information on Mathematics careers, talk to your favorite math professor or a career counselor at the Career Development Center.