What kinds of jobs can math majors get?

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I've got a Master's in computer science, but I also did a double major with math in undergrad.


I'm thinking that eventually I'll want to step away from the computer field, so I'm wondering what kinds of things one can do with a BS in math.

you could combine them. find a phd position in applied mathematics. they do programming a lot. you would be welcome. then you could continue working in research. you people do fascinating stuff.

Why do you want to move away from the computer field?

Banks and Insurance companies need them. Doing complex statistics for eg risk evaluation for insurance cases or credits. And lots of other stuff of the kind. Nearly every large company needs them for similar work. Having a computer Master will help there too. I guess every company above some size or with a lot of customers does statistics and evaluations of some kind. Production cycles for complex products (like cars) need lots of calculations in advance. Companies with lots of employees need to know where to setup a new production place and how local taxes & wages may influence profits. Lots of work of that kind I guess.

But I would think twice about working for a bank, since IT companies are a bit more relaxed. But I did freelance computer work for a large german bank once and found people there nice & professional (though a bit conservative & uncool). And they pay GOOD, you'll most likely make more than in IT.

If you are strong with stats then you could become an actuary.

As an actuary, I wholeheartedly approve this post.

Seriously, within certain parts of the actuarial profession, you get to indulge in digging through numbers, looking for patterns, and turning that information into something that will be profitable.

Also, most insurance folks expect actuaries to be a little odd, somewhat obsessed with data, and perhaps a little rough around the edges with their people skills....