What can you do with a degree in math?

A person who studies mathematics develops logical and critical thinking skills. Studying mathematics can contribute to success in a broad spectrum of life. Some famous mathematicians include musician Art Garfunkel, athlete Michael Jordan, supreme court justice Harry Blackmun, and defense secretary William Perry. Of course there are many exciting careers directly related to mathematics, from actuary at an insurance company to cryptanalyst at the National Security Agency and, of course, teaching and mathematical research.

Here are some links where you can learn about careers directly related to mathematics:

• Chart of what you can do with a degree in math
• Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
• American Mathematical Society (AMS)
  • Information on graduate schools, summer programs, internships, jobs, competitions, prizes and more
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Be An Actuary
• American Statistical Association
• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
• National Security Agency (NSA) - The largest employer of mathematicians in the United States and perhaps the world.
• INstitute For Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS)
• Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
• US Department of Labor: Occupational Outlook for Mathematicians
• Career Pages
  • AMS career profiles
  • AMS career page
  • MAA career profiles
  • AWM career profiles
  • INFORMS career page
    

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