A Senior Independent Study Undergraduate Project by Jennifer Sparkes
What can I do with a degree in mathematics?
ANYTHING!
This page is designed to aid mathematics majors in finding their future profession, and also to
to spark interest in students that are generally interested in and enjoy mathematics. This page is
broken down into several categories, which are listed below.
Most people have a limited knowledge of the range of careers in mathematics.
In fact, there are many interesting and unique jobs pertaining to the field of mathematics. Below is a list of major areas where mathematical professions are common. When
you click on a heading, you will be brought to a web page containing a description of how
mathematics is involved in the field. There will also be a list of sources where you can find
informational career descriptions.
How would one go about pertaining a job in a mathematical profession? Call up companies?
Search the web? Click HERE to find some useful tips on how to do this.
What have Westfield State College alumni done with their mathematics degree? Click
here to search alumni profiles.
If you are a Westfield State College graduate, and would like to submit your information, please
click here. You may need to
contact the Office of Career Services
for a password to submit or gain access to profiles.
Every mathematics major (or person considering entering the mathematics profession) should be aware of the
major mathematics associations. Below are the links to some of those associations.
Westfield State College has a useful Career
Services center, which helps you find a career that suits your talents and ability, and is one
that you also find interesting.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001
internet site provides information about the statistics of today's mathematical profession, such
as the average salary for a particular job, the need for certain mathematicians, and more.
The Careers in Mathematics
website discusses the differences between pure and applied mathematics, and also gives advice on
how to find a career in mathematics. It also includes helpful links to other resource sites.
The Undergraduates' Page of Math Links
contains several links that are very beneficial to a student that is pursuing a career in
mathematics.
Click here for a list of literature and internet sites that
contain information on careers in mathematics.
