I love math, but I'm not sure how to make a job of it. Any majors or classes you could suggest?
2006-06-13 15:29:23 · 8 answers · asked by princess17588 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
A couple of jobs that you can do with only a math degree is teaching (obviously) and actuarial sciences. To do actuary, you have to take actuary exams, something you can talk to an adviser about if that stuff interests you.
I'm not sure where you are in math, so I really can't give you any suggestions of classes. Maybe if you add some information on what year you are and what math you have studied, I can help you out.
2006-06-13 15:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Eulercrosser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A degree in math allows you to go into nearly any field. This is not so because those fields involve math, but because a degree in math teaches you how to think logically.
Mathematicians make better systems analysts than computer science majors -- because the CS majors look at programming as an end in itself, while math majors realize it is a tool to get something more interesting done.
Finance is just applied mathematics (I know what I am talking about here -- I have a BS in Math, did some grad work in Math and have a PhD in Finance). So is Economics.
Major in Math -- but take some finance, economics & computer science classes. You won't have trouble getting a job.
2006-06-14 00:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some research on Math faculties around the world and see what they have to offer, and more importantly, if they suit you and you are sure that is what you want to be doing. Email the contacts provided, they are in a better position to give you advice.
2006-06-13 23:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by coffeecoke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can be a math teacher and be hated by a bunch of high school students. lol. i like math a lot too though and i would want to pursue a career using it. thats cool that u wanna do sumthin with ur life. good luck.
2006-06-13 22:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try engineering, you will exercise your math skills from day one through graduation, then depending on the job you choose the sky is the limit.
2006-06-13 22:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Keith F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become a math teacher
2006-06-13 22:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by xo winter-angel xo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try economics or statistics. Physics is basically applied calculus.
2006-06-13 22:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by AE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try tutoring or teaching.
2006-06-13 22:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋