Math Degree Careers

Dec 1, 2019 | Littleton

Math is something that is often looked at as something not useful beyond school – something that is just a subject where teachers make you problem solve and show your work, but possibly without real life application. In today’s world, calculators are available at the touch of a few buttons on phones, tablets and computers and as great as that may be for those who don’t want to do mental math, it can absolutely be a crutch. One of the biggest things we emphasize here at Mathnasium of Littleton is that math is not just about busy work. Calling it busy work is like calling all of the speaking, reading and vocabulary lessons you do to learn a language busy work. Like many things in life, math is something that builds on itself. The more you know, the more expansive your brain is to learn more about it. Understanding concepts as a whole and expanding your mind is something that transfers into all aspects of life. 

Beyond growing an ability to critically think, math is also something that is useful for a lot of rapidly growing career paths. There are new advancements in technology in math every day and many careers really value not only those who can do math (and show their work!), but also those who actually have a math degree. In some of these professions is where math jumps off a paper, whiteboard or computer and becomes real for a lot of people. It’s where all the abstract concepts learned in math can be realized. Math majors are constantly exploring new challenges with endless possibilities and are highly sought after. Wondering what you can do with a math degree? Read below for some ideas.

Accounting

Accounting and finance are the backbone of any company and while being a Certified Professional Accountant and working on taxes is one route you can take when you’re an accountant, there are so many more things you can do with a degree in accounting. Positions in corporate, forensic, management and internal auditing accounting are all options, too. Some people who start in accounting end up becoming Chief Financial Officers or Chief Executive Officers of businesses because of the comprehensive knowledge they know about the ins and outs of running a business. Accountants must take many math classes and even though you can get a college degree in Accounting specifically, many employers honor math degrees for those working in an accounting or finance position. 

Physicist

Physicists seek to understand how the physical universe works and how to use mathematical models to explain it to people. People like Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Steven Hawking were all physicists. Over the last 100 years, the world of physics has become very complicated, as the more we find out about the universe, the more we want to know. Physics is definitely a more hands-on career than other careers in math, yet it has all to do with math. Because physics is the art of transforming reality into the language of numbers, the ability to study wonders and turn them into equations definitely requires a vast knowledge of math, which a degree helps with. Being a physicist is not for the faint hearted. It requires a master’s degree and often a doctorate degree…in math, of course.

Computer Science

This is one of the most rapidly growing employers for graduates. Similar to Information Technology, it’s based on computer language that is basically like speaking math. Think of your favorite tablet or phone apps – those all took someone very knowledgeable in math to code and launch them. Because math is so crucial for coding programs and apps, those with math degrees are constantly being recruited to help develop the next best thing. The industry is competitive, dynamic and has al sorts of opportunities waiting for those who study math.  

Economist

Economists determine the direction via which markets are most likely to move. Being an economist requires very extensive analytical skills to be able to watch the market and review policies. Whether they are working for a business to help improve profits or working more in a think tank format as a researcher, economists often stay in an office and crunch numbers. While it’s possible to become an economist with a bachelors in math, many economists go on to get master’s degrees for higher pay reasons. 

There may be some questions around why your students have to complete certain math assignments and why they have to continue with it through secondary education. It’s then important for them to know that there are many ways math is used in the real world, often for their future and benefit. Whether they will be students joining the brigade of others who will launch math to new heights in their future careers, or whether they will choose a career that doesn’t involve math necessarily, but still will reap the benefits of new technology built by the foundation of math, learning and practicing math will surely help them develop as students and as people. 

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