Career & Graduate School Information for Undergraduates

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What Can You Do with a Math Degree?

First of all, you should consider our majors if you love math and enjoy intellectual challenges, but a degree in the mathematical sciences is an accomplishment that employers respect and value.

• Students majoring in Actuarial Science have the obvious choice of pursuing a career as an actuary, but the possibilities also include many different roles in the insurance industry and beyond.
• OHIO's degree in Mathematical Statistics is the only one of its kind in Ohio. Graduates work in medical and pharmaceutical research, government agencies and a variety of industries.
• OHIO degrees in Applied Math and B.A. Math are often chosen as a second major by students in Engineering, Economics, Physics and even Psychology. These students usually find work or attend graduate school in their other field of study.
• The B.S. Math major is intended for those interested in a mathematically intensive career and is designed to prepare students to enter graduate school in the mathematical sciences.

While the possibilities are endless, the career path of a math major will depend a lot on the interests and initiative on the individual. Recruiters from many different businesses are looking to interview math majors. Some of our graduates are employed at Wright-Paterson and the NSA. Some are working in data science, clinical research and programming. Some are bankers, administrators and teachers. Many go to graduate and professional schools. At least one of our graduates is a chef, and one is currently a State Representative.

Actuarial Science B.S.

The actuarial profession is consistently rated as one of the most desirable. Graduates of the actuarial sciences program are experts in managing risk in multiple industries. The diverse skills students gain with this degree will prepare them to pursue work in the insurance industry, whose function relies on the risk assessment skills of actuaries. Graduates also find satisfying work within financial services (i.e. investment management, banking), health administration, energy corporations (i.e. utilities, oil, gas), environmental organizations, and the transportation sector. Additional employers of actuarial sciences graduates include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, public accounting firms, labor unions, and investment firms.

Applied Mathematics B.S.

Whether as part of a double major or alone, a degree in applied mathematics is a recognized intellectual achievement. It is marketable to a broad selection of employers or can be used as an entrance to a variety of graduate and professional schools. Potential employers include, but are not limited to, the following: state and federal government agencies; scientific research and development services; communication firms; public and private K-12 education; institutions of higher education; computer services companies; software publishers; banks and credit unions; non-profit organizations; and chemical and pharmaceutical companies.

Mathematical Statistics B.S.

'Mathematical statistician' is a defined job title in the federal government that carries a higher average salary than the simple 'statistician' title. The B.S. degree prepares the candidate for a career as a mathematical statistician in a broad range of settings such as business, industrial, engineering, government, and education. Potential employers include, but are not limited to, the following: state and federal government agencies; scientific research and development services; communication firms; public and private K-12 education; institutions of higher education; computer services companies; software publishers; banks and credit unions; non-profit organizations; and chemical and pharmaceutical companies.

Mathematics B.A.

Whether as part of a double major or alone, a degree in applied mathematics is a recognized intellectual achievement. It is marketable to a broad selection of employers or can be used as an entrance to a variety of graduate and professional schools. Potential employers include, but are not limited to, the following: state and federal government agencies; scientific research and development services; communication firms; public and private K-12 education; institutions of higher education; computer services companies; software publishers; banks and credit unions; non-profit organizations; and chemical and pharmaceutical companies.

Mathematics B.S.

Whether as part of a double major or alone, a degree in applied mathematics is a recognized intellectual achievement. It is marketable to a broad selection of employers or can be used as an entrance to a variety of graduate and professional schools. Potential employers include, but are not limited to, the following: state and federal government agencies; scientific research and development services; communication firms; public and private K-12 education; institutions of higher education; computer services companies; software publishers; banks and credit unions; non-profit organizations; and chemical and pharmaceutical companies.