Math
What Can I Do With A Major In Math?
Even if you do not choose a career in the mathematical sciences, studying as much mathematics as you can is a good way to keep your options open. Mathematics is an excellent foundation for, and is usually a prerequisite to, all areas of science and engineering. Students in such areas as anthropology, sociology and psychology, as well as law, business and medicine benefit from a solid background in mathematics and statistics. In addition, mathematical training will help you to better understand science and technology and their effects on our world. Because their skills are in demand, mathematical scientists often find they can follow a number of career paths which generally pay higher salaries. As you plan your future, remember that study in the mathematical sciences can lead to an interesting, rewarding and well-paying career. It is not merely a conjecture that jobs in the mathematical sciences (pure and applied mathematics, operations research, statistics, management science, teaching and actuarial science) are “best.” According to the Jobs Rated Almanac, a 1999 publication of World Almanac Books of New York, NY, careers that require a very strong background in mathematics are listed as the five “best” jobs, namely web site manager, actuary, computer systems analyst, software engineer and mathematician.
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