Math is the foundation for so many careers. You're learning critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will help you in any field. Take a look at different career opportunities in Mathematics.
Become a theoretical mathmetician
As a theoretical mathematician, you'll study and test new mathematical theories. You'll develop new principles and discover relationships between current principles that advance the field. Typically, theoretical mathematicians work at a university, where they teach and do research.
| Researcher | Post-Secondary Teacher |
| K-12 Teacher |
Become an applied mathematician
You'll use math theories and techniques to solve problems that apply to science, computers, engineering and many other fields. As an applied mathematician, you'll solve problems in industrial research and development and also enhance current mathematical methods.
| Programming | Software Development |
| Information Systems | Systems Analyst |
| Network Administrator | Technical Training |
Become an actuary
As an actuary, you'll be essential in the insurance industry assembling and analyzing data to estimate the likely cost in the event of death, sickness, injury, disability or property loss. You'll help design insurance policies, pension plans and other financial strategies.
You'll also be prepared for other roles in the insurance and security fields.
| Actuary | Underwriting |
| Claims Adjusting | Risk Management |
| Insurance Sales | Financial Sales |
| Financial Analyst | Credit Analyst |
Become a statistician
As a statistician, you'll use math to design surveys and experiments. You'll collect, process, analyze data and interpret the results. You can be a statistician in several industries including biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, education and sports.
| Statistician | Operations & Research Analyst |
| Data Analyst |
Become a banker
In the banking industry, you can use your degree in mathematics to assess financial risks, recommend loans, manage a branch and more.
| Management | Credit Lending |
| Trusts | Loans |