Career Prospects
The use of mathematics is pervasive in modern industry. The result is that mathematicians are found in almost every sector of the job market, including engineering research, telecommunications, computer services and software, energy systems, computer manufacturers, aerospace and automotive, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and government laboratories, among others.
Global jobs in applied mathematics, finance, mathematical computing, statistics and actuarial science:
Career (MAA) for Students
Career (international) for Students and Professionals
Career (AMS) for students and professionals
Careers in Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Be an Actuary: A Career Without Boundaries
Maths PhDs Offered Incentives to Teach
Jobs in the USA for Statisticians
Jobs in the United States for Actuaries
Global Jobs in Quantitative Finance
In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in demand for mathematicians in the finance industry and in the field of quantitative/mathematical finance. A one-year master's degree in financial engineering provides an excellent entry point to this global industry, which requires a very strong background in mathematics. To learn more about this type of career, including universities that offer further study (see Student Resources).