Mathematics is among the most fascinating of all intellectual disciplines, the purest of all art forms, and the most challenging of games. The study of mathematics is not only exciting, but important : mathematicians have an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to society by helping to solve problems in such diverse fields as medicine, management, economics. government, computer science, physics, psychology, engineering, and social science.

The college graduate with a bachelor's degree in mathematics can qualify for a broad range of highly paid positions in business, industry, government, and teaching and research. Companies in the computer and communications industries employ many mathematicians, as do oil companies, banks, insurance companies, and consulting firms.

Almost every bureau and branch of the federal government employs mathematicians in some capacity. Mathematicians, statisticians, operations researchers, and actuaries work in the Department of Health and Human Services, the General Accounting Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the National Institute of Standards. The Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Security Agency employ many mathematicians.

A strong background in mathematics is also necessary for research in many areas of computer science, social science, and engineering.

Information on this page was taken from many sources.

Occupations related to mathematics with many opportunities

• Actuary
• College and University Faculty / Researcher
• Computer Scientist and Computer Engineer
• Industrial Mathematician
• Operations Research Analyst
• School Teacher - Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary (K-12)
• Statistician
• Systems Analyst

Many other job titles apply to mathematicians who have specialized in an applied branch of mathematics.

All of these careers begin with an education in mathematics, and a curiosity about the use of mathematics to solve problems.
Mathematics is a field with a surprising variety of specialties which have different "feels" to them. You probably won't like all of them equally, any more than most musicians feel the same about rock and classical music, or most English majors like all authors and periods equally. So if you come across a math course that isn't your favorite, but there are others that you really like, it just means that you are getting to know math better and your taste is becoming more refined.

Local Employment

A number of our graduates find jobs in the field of teaching. Five graduates in FALL 97, six in SPRING 98 completed a minor in secondary education as pursueing a BA or BS degree in mathematics. Each of such students received an initial Texas Teacher Certification in the secondary level, which allows college graduates to teach their discipline in Middle School and High School (grades 6 to 12).
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Our graduates have found positions in a wide variety of professions. For information about on-campus interviews, their schedule, and applicant qualifications, review the website at Recruitment Activity by Department of Career Services.

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Career Links

• Link to review professional organizations, services, and their career pages related to mathematics
• Check out which companies have come to UTEP to recruit graduating seniors and/or students in mathematics at

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