I don't want to teach, and I don't want to take 7 tests to be an actuary, and I don't want to feel like I wasted 4 years of HARD work to make 35-40K a year. I have intern experince in an accounting dept. What can I do?
2006-07-25 08:46:59 · 9 answers · asked by charlitacr 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I guess the question is, what DO you want to do and what are you good at? Do you prefer applied math or more theory? What were your favorite math classes? There are too many jobs to list since math permeates many jobs. It would really help if you give us some of your other hobbies and the types of math that you like. Did you like the accounting work that you did? If so go into that. I myself am a computer scientist who also has a math degree, and I have many engineering friends that use math all the time.
2006-07-25 10:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by random.oracle_23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the math major is not valuable when it comes the act of doing math. That is why we have computers and calculators and computer scientists. By getting a math major you have exhibited the little used skill of logical thinking and problem solving. What employer would not want a person that is a good problem solver? You can do whatever you want you just need to be able to sell your skill set which in my own opinion is very unique. The example I use is if a business major and a math major say they are both good problem solvers; who are you going to believe? Since most jobs don't actually have much if anything to do with the knowledge you acquire while getting your college degree you need to sell what you skills you have gotten from being a math major. I am currently a research mathematician working onhis PHD and advise students all the time with the exact same quesion.
2006-07-26 04:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by arthera09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of mathematicians get into computer related fields...Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Statistical Analysis. A lot of this is research work, typically funded by grants...so they don't make a lot of money. People do it because they love the challenge. Another field that interesting and pays well would be computer gaming...physics and game engines. You should really do something you love...if you love it, and it doesn't feel like work...then the money will come.
2006-07-25 09:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by dbradi1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to work for a textbook publisher. There are hundreds of jobs they need done that don't have to do with writing or selling, but you need to know your stuff. Plus, they pay really well, and you can work from home. Or try statistician. Pays well, too. Good luck!
2006-07-25 08:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by Strange question... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research, Computer Science, Planning etc.
2006-07-25 08:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into being a statistician or cryptologist for the NSA. You could probably make some good money off of those jobs.
2006-07-25 08:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by mthtchr05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multiply! :)
2006-07-25 09:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Fred S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toilet cleaner, whahaha, just kidding
2006-07-25 19:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by sumone^^ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know ...do the math.
2006-07-25 08:58:37 · answer #9 · answered by Suze O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋