Mathematics & Statistics
Careers
Relocation
Due to the demolition of Cowley Hall and construction of Prairie Springs Science Center Phase II, the Mathematics & Statistics Department will be temporarily relocated to 223A Cartwright Center. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Recent Job Placements:
- Stephanie Acker and Kevin Johnson are working as actuaries in La Crosse at The Newport Group.
- Jenna Buss is currently teaching math at Southwestern Wisconsin School District
- Susan Frankki is in the management training program at Toys R' Us.
- Dylan Pronschinske is a math teacher at Elk Mound School District.
- Samantha Weatherford is teaching 8th grade math at Chippewa Falls School District.
Careers in Mathematics
Some things you can do with a math degree...
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Air traffic controller
Stockbroker Software analysis Mortgage broker Credit/loan officer Financial manager Research scientist Forensic analyst Production manager Underwriter Climate analyst Animator Transportation analyst College professor Pollster Teacher Cost estimator Data analyst Claim adjuster Buyer Planning and budgeting specialist |
Inventory control specialist
Technical writer Financial aid director Information scientist Resource management analyst Banker Crypto-analyst Contract administrator Foreign exchange trader Payroll manager Purchasing agent Textbook writer Mathematician Investment analyst Weights and measures specialist Insurance agent or broker Engineering analyst Trust analyst Population ecology analyst Systems analyst Commodities trader |
Budget analyst
Urban designer
Operations research analyst Public utilities analyst External auditor Statistician Numerical Analyst Treasurer IRS investigator Investment researcher Financial planner Securities broker Epidemiological analyst Traffic control analyst Estimator Computer programmer Bank examiner Controller Quality control analyst Appraiser ...and more! |
General:
A mathematics major is in a good position for employment in business, industry, governmental agencies and education. Combining a mathematics major with a second major or minor in a complementary area, such as computer science, will increase your opportunities. The prospects are also bright for well-qualified students to obtain support for graduate study in a variety of math related areas. Many of the national and international mathematics organizations have published information on careers in mathematics and related areas. You can find some of this information on the web pages of the Mathematical Association of American (www.maa.org), the American Mathematical Society (www.ams.org), and the Society of Industrial and Applied Math (www.siam.org). The pamphlets listed below contain useful information about careers for mathematics majors. These are available for you to read in the Math Resource Room (102 Cowley Hall) or online:
Careers in Mathematics
- 101 Careers in Mathematics, 1996, Mathematical Association of America
- Professional Opportunities in the Mathematical Sciences, 1983, Mathematical Association of America
- Seeking Employment in the Mathematical Sciences, 1985, American Mathematical Society
- Careers That Count, 1991, Association for Women in Mathematics
- Mathematical Scientists at Work, 2nd edition, 1991, Mathematical Association of America
- Math Horizons, four issues per year, Mathematical Association of America
- She Does Math! Real-Life Problems from Women on the Job, 1995, Mathematical Association of America
- Assistantships and Graduate Fellowships in the Mathematical Sciences, one issue per year, American Mathematical Society