​​​​​​​​​​Job Outlook for Math Graduates​

What can you do with a math degree from the University of Findlay?

A strong knowledge of mathematics and analytical thinking can be applied to nearly any career field. The broad liberal arts education offered at Findlay will prepare you to excel as a mathematician and as a capable professional.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on the job outlook (through 2020) for many professions.  Mathematics offerings include:

• Actuarial science 

• Median annual salary - $93,680
• Apply mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries and professions
  
• Employment projected to grow 26 percent by the year 2022! (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

• Cryptographer

  • Median annual salary - $88,890
    
  • Develop algorithms, ciphers and security systems to encrypt sensitive information
    
    

• Data analyst

  • Median annual salary - $73,250
    
  • Translate data into knowledge that will help companies make better decisions

• Economist

  • Median annual salary - $95,710
    
  • A professional in the social science discipline of economics who may study, develop and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy
    
    

• Mathematics modeler

  • Median annual salary - $103,720
    
  • Use mathematical models to illustrate processes or solve complex problems within many different industries
    
    

• Operations research analyst

• Median annual salary - $76,660
  
• Be involved in top level strategizing, planning and forecasting within many different industries
  
  

• Risk Analyst

  • Median annual salary - $78,620
    
  • Identify and analyze the areas of potential risk threatening the assets, earning capacity or success of an organization
    
    

• Systems analyst

• Median annual salary - $82,710
  
• Analyze complex processes or operations in order to improve its efficiency, especially by applying a computer system
  
*All median salary information listed above gathered via - www.bls.gov (2016).