Mathematics: Careers

Careers in Mathematics

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) lists the following as the most popular career choices of math majors:

• Teaching
• Actuarial Science
  
• Computer Science
  
• Operations Research
• Biomathematics
  
• Cryptography
• Finance

Go to the MAA Mathematics Careers page for more details.

Some links from the MAA Mathematics Careers page that might be of interest:

• 2009 Wall Street Journal Study: the top three best jobs were suited for math majors.
• Why Major in Math from Duke University.
• When Will I Use Math?

The Mathematics Department at Marywood University is a departmental member of MAA.