Mathematics Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Mathematics
Mathematics is fundamental for science, business, engineering, and technology. The study of mathematics develops problem-solving skills that can be applied to many situations. Math classes include students majoring in other subjects, students completing a minor in mathematics, and students majoring in mathematics.
The department has four degree programs:
- The B.S. program I is an excellent credential for jobs in industry, and prepares students for graduate work in mathematics. It is more theoretically oriented, and is designed to give students a solid grounding in the different areas of abstract mathematics.
- The B.S. program II, by requiring a concentration of courses in an outside field, serves students intending to pursue careers or graduate work in mathematically intensive fields such as applied mathematics, business, economics, government, natural and physical sciences, and psychology.
- The B.A. program offers the mathematical part of a broad liberal arts education while encouraging a minor or second major.
- The Interdepartmental B.A. degree in Mathematics and Economics is especially valuable for a future in finance or in graduate Economics programs.
The calculus sequence MATH-M 211-M 212 is the normal starting point for all majors and minors. With departmental consent, students with superior ability may choose to take Honors Calculus such as MATH-S 211 or MATH-S 212.
The Mathematics Degree as Preparation for Actuarial Studies
Actuaries use mathematics and financial theory to determine the financial effect that uncertain events such as birth, death, fire, accident, and illness have on insurance and benefit plans. It is possible to design a program within the B.A. or B.S. degree including courses in economics, computer science, and business that will prepare you for entry into the actuarial profession.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
Ready to meet with a Career Coach?
Talk with a coach about your questions related to this major, your interests, and your career goals.
Schedule an appointment
Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
- Mathematicians
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Statisticians
- Biostatisticians
- Economists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Materials Scientists
- Operations Research Analysts
- Physicists
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Survey Researchers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Enterprising
Mathematics Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
- Categorize or Classify
- Research
- Compute
- Estimate
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Observe
- Inspect or Test
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Make Decisions
Creative
- Brainstorm
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Related Majors
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.