At first glance, a career in math might look like the variety of employment is limited. But in reality, it is a widely diverse part of the STEM field. Industries like insurance, banking, finance, marketing, information technology, education, logistics and other industries all require math majors on staff or as consultants if they are to be successful in their business.
Six top math careers
If you are looking at getting into a math career, these are all good entry-level ones to consider that only need a bachelor’s degree in math or math-related fields to get started.
Financial Planner
Many financial planners work independently in their own business or for companies that specialize in personal financial planning. They help people make smart decision involving money, such as choosing investments, buying insurance, enrolling in college savings programs, and buying mortgages, along with estate and retirement planning, and paying the correct amount in taxes.
Accountant
Employed by companies or as entrepreneurs, they work by assessing financial operations either at the personal level or for a business to ensure financial records are accurate and the entity is making money after paying expenses.
Operations Research Analyst
As a whole, careerists in this field strive to solve organizational problems and help them make better business decisions through the use of advanced mathematical and analytical methods. Of the list, this has the highest projected growth rate at 26%.
Computer Systems Analyst
Those working in this math-related career field concentrate on making an organization’s computer systems operate more efficiently and effectively by bringing the information technology piece together with the business piece.
Market Research Analyst
Market researchers use statistical analysis to figure out what products people want to buy and how much they are willing to pay for them. This information helps companies develop products, establish price points and design marketing campaigns to get the product in front of the right people at the right time to maximize sales. As the chart shows, not only is this field projected to be rapidly growing at 20%, but it also has the projected largest number of openings in this list at 139,000.
Cost Estimator
Primarily found in manufacturing and the construction industries, cost estimators figure out what a product or building project will cost, how long it will take to bring it to market or finish it, and the resources required. Companies can then apply a profit percentage to the estimated cost for a final consumer cost.
Quite frequently they will work with blueprints and interact with architects, engineers, contractors and employees working in production.
If you like working with numbers, any of these jobs would be a great choice. Once in the field, work at getting an advanced degree to increase future promotion and advancement opportunities.
