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I am majoring in maths. I want to be a prof at a univ. any other interesting career in maths??

2006-10-14 04:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by Faraz S 3 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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Let's see, there are lot's of options, but to do something outside teaching you really need to combine your math skills with an interest in some other area.

Here are some ideas:

You could go into Finance and Economics. There are a lot of graduate programs across the nation in "quantitative economics" or "financial engineering." Most of these careers pay quite well, also.

You could become an actuary. These folks tend to work with risk management (frequently in insurance companies). You have to pass a series of 7 exams to become an actuary. Most math/stat majors can pass the first one with a little studying. Then a company will hire you and let you finish the exams during the first few years your with the company. Actuaries make good money as well.

Any science field can use mathematicians. In particular fields like physics and engineering like having people around who understand the mathematics behind the theories.

A lot of companies will hire mathematicians for other jobs, you really just need to get out there and ask. This is because, many employers expect to teach their employees how to do their job after they hire them. If you have a math degree, it shows you're good at critical thinking and should be able to quickly learn your new job.

Also, mathematicians have one of the highest acceptance rates into law school. So, that might even be an option...

Really, you can do a lot of different things, if you're willing to diversify your learning and pick up some new skills. It's really a matter of deciding what you're interested in and going for it.

2006-10-14 05:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by hapefish 2 · 0 0

Math is very useful for whatever you go into. To have a career as a mathematician you need an advanced degree - at very least a masters, and for any good university a doctorate.

You should decide what area you are interested in: applied (engineering, statistics, ...) or theoretical (college professor).

Other math-related careers are also possible. math is a fantastic general degree to have, since it gets tremendous respect from people (I majored in math at an Ivy university, and have a masters in math and CS) I know math majors who have gone into computers (me), law, medicine, business, teaching, and cuisine.

There are also other areas such as teaching at HS level. But the best thing about studying math is it is lots of fun when you do it.

2006-10-14 12:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 0 0

Economics

2006-10-14 11:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by Soda Popinski 6 · 0 0

Math is the language of the sciences. If you like you can be a part of research in just about any field of science that you fancy.

2006-10-14 11:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0 0

Actuary

2006-10-14 12:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by fcas80 7 · 0 0

Only a matter of picking the branch of math most suited to your talents..

2006-10-14 11:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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