A recent study by CareerCast.com of 200 occupations rated the top three jobs as (1) mathematician, (2) actuary and (3) statistician (for the curious, number 200 is lumberjack.) Preparation for all three of these careers can begin with a degree in mathematics at Union University! Job placement, as well as graduate school placement, has been excellent for Union graduates.
A background in mathematics and
statistics complements a solid Christ-centered liberal arts core to
give Union graduates a lifetime career advantage. An education with
an emphasis in the mathematical sciences teaches students to think
critically, solve problems creatively, organize information, handle
technical language and notation, and to speak and write effectively.
Many businesses today place a priority on these analytical and
communication skills.
Graduates with a degree in mathematics are marketable in a diverse
spectrum of fields such as:
Many professional organizations list information about careers in mathematics, including:
Mathematical Association of America
American Mathematical Society
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
American Statistical Association
Other resources for mathematics careers include a
book in the Union University Library;
101 careers in mathematics / edited by Andrew Sterrett. and a
video
Careers in mathematics [videorecording] / American Mathematical
Society, Mathematical Association of America, Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics.
