Love Math? Consider These Mathematical Careers

By Carey Bourdier


If any type of math class was your favorite subject in school, then you will be happy to discover that there are many exciting careers out there where your math skills are highly important. Here are just a few examples of careers that are well suited to those who truly love math.

If you love math, you might be considering working toward a degree in general mathematics, but it is a much better idea to explore your options and find a specialized degree, such as accounting. In this way, you will graduate from college and be better prepared to enter the workforce. If you do wish to enter the world of accounting, it is a good idea to train to become licensed as a certified public accountant, as there is a bigger demand for CPAs and you tend to earn a higher salary.

If you enjoy learning about statistics and analyzing large amounts of data, then you might think about getting a degree in actuarial science and becoming an actuary. These professionals are hired by insurance companies, and their statistical analysis helps the insurance company write policies and set customer rates that allow the company to minimize its overall financial risks.

While an architect can certainly make a building look attractive, it's the surveying engineers that make sure the project is constructed safely and that the building is sound. Using special tools, such as theodolites and many types of levels, the surveyor also helps create safe roads and bridges, as well as monitoring these construction projects as time passes and the ground shifts and changes.

There are many other types of engineering that you might want to consider, and some areas of engineering are quite exciting, such as those relating to the aeronautics industry, which is responsible for designing rockets, airplanes and satellite systems. If you love the ocean, you might consider attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy and learning the skills of navigation or marine engineering. This could include training that will allow you to design, build or repair ship engines or to navigate various naval and private vessels using high-tech devices such as SONAR as well as tools such as sextants, alidades, protractors and other navigational tools.

Those who are good at math also typically excel at jobs such as computer programming. Programmers are constantly needed to develop websites, build and update software and work on computer systems. One computer-related job that is highly needed is that of a computer systems analyst. These analysts typically command six-figure salaries and work on creating computer systems from the ground up in fields such as business, finance or accounting. If you earn a doctorate-level degree, you can work on a more theoretical level and be part of an industry that is responsible for designing completely new levels of technology.




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