Career Information

Careers in Mathematics

A bachelor's degree in mathematics prepares students for jobs in statistics, computer programming, actuarial science, mathematical modeling, cryptography, and education, to name just a few. Because of the versatile nature of mathematics, graduates of UWSP with a mathematics major have enjoyed an excellent job placement rate of about 95%. Among the companies which regularly interview at UWSP for mathematics majors are: Defense Mapping Agency, State Farm Insurance, Electronic Data Systems, Andersen Consulting, and Northwestern Mutual Life. According to the latest predictions, the growth in employment in the mathematical sciences between the years 1990 and 2000 for Wisconsin is estimated to be 31%.

Job sites for undergraduates mathematics majors

If you are considering majoring in Mathematics but aren't sure of what career options might be available with a degree in Math, then here are a few references for you to consider:

Career Profiles from the MAA Online
Career Information from the AMS-MAA-SIAM
Career Information Sites from the Mathematics Archive

UWSP Library Resources
- Stephen E Lambert and Ruth J DeCotis, Great Jobs for Math Majors Number: QA27.5 .S53 1995
- Marla Parker, She Does Math! Call Number: QA27.5 .S53 1995
- Andrew Sterret, 101 Careers in Mathematics
  Call Number: QA27.5 .S53 1995

Actuarial Science: Actuaries use mathematics and communication and writing skills to work in businesses. The actuarial profession consistently rates high in job satisfaction. More information can be found at these sites:
- The Society of Actuaries
- The Casualty Actuarial Society
- Internship in Actuary (Current contact information for internships in Wisconsin)

Summer Research for Undergraduates

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.

http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5044