what can you do with a major in math besides being a teacher?

Answer 1

NASA

Answer 2

I'm currently doing a Computer Science degree, and I have two modules in mathematics alongside the computing ones. The maths you have to do isn't too tricky to be honest! There's obviously the basics such as binary, hexadecimal, and a small bit of octal(!), these are for obvious reasons because it's how a computer operates. There's also a major part in differentiation and integration (I can't remember what for), there's a major part, also, in statistics (for networking, the chances of a network going down etc.). Before I went to university, I had a B in mathematics at GCSE, I completed a BTEC National Diploma in ICT (which taught me little maths), then went to uni and that's where I am now (doing my exams in the first year), I've currently learned the maths required now, I'm just being examined on it. My advice: go for it; the worst that could happen is after one year (or even within the first few weeks of the course if you feel you're that bad at it), if you feel you're failing, you can change course (to perhaps a Computer Science related degree, that isn't so heavy on the computing and maths section (perhaps Business Computing).

Answer 3

Something in science or engineering, maybe? There's a lot of stuff you can do with math besides just teaching it. Think about careers where you would USE what you learned. Try taking a minor that would work with your major like chemistry or a related science. Definitely talk with a school counselor for some career choices if a major in math is what you want to do.

Answer 4

A lot! Statisticians are in high demand. A math degree makes nice for computer programmers. You could do research in mathematics, or be a professor (which is more or less a glorified teacher). A math degree coupled with anything like chemistry, physics or engineering will find lots of jobs available.

Answer 5

Before becoming a professor, I was an actuary for many years. You could become a statistician, go into finance, become an engineer, or just about anything that requires a good quantitative mind.

Answer 6

You can work in Law, Statistics, Accounting, Research, Business, Insurance Plans, Governtment Offices. There are so many options!

Answer 7

There are a lot of great career opportunities using mathematics:

Try checking out this website:

http://www.ams.org/early-careers/

Answer 8

Statistician, operations analysts, marketing, finance, purchasing agent, actuary, any probably a lot more.

Answer 9

Acturary's make good money. They figure out odds for insurance company's. IE: Males pay more $, red cars are more $, 4dr sedans are less $. That kinda crap. Most make over $100,000/yr