Mathematical sciences majors learn complex analytical and problem-solving skills while exploring a range of mathematical topics and problems.
The field of mathematical sciences is quite diverse, so success factors tend to vary. Certainly, good reasoning skills and logical thinking, together with the ability to communicate abstract concepts, are important. Mathematicians enjoy challenging problems and find it difficult to stop working on a problem until they arrive at a satisfactory solution.
Career Possibilities:
Graduates with a BA in mathematical sciences are prepared for a variety of careers.
State and Federal Agencies:
- statistician
- forecaster
- technical manager
- member of research and design team
- numerical analyst
- cryptographer
- signal processing analyst
Business and Industry:
- financial analyst
- actuarial scientist
- marketing consultant
- systems analyst
- biomathematical researcher
Education:
- secondary mathematics teacher
- university instructor or researcher
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