What Can I Do with a Major in…

Mathematical Sciences
(including Applied Mathematics)

A degree in mathematical sciences prepares a graduate for a career in many fields. Mathematics is fundamental in every business and in daily life. Most often graduates work in administration or management, though some graduates go on for further study in a specialized area.

Applied Mathematics often means working on problems in physics, chemistry, geology, and engineering from a mathematical perspective.  There are endless possibilities of jobs randing from climate analyst to forensic analyst to population ecologist.  The Ball State Applied Mathematics curriculum includes courses on probability, numerical analysis, statistics, and differential geometry, as well as courses in mechanics, optics, acoustics, electronics, and magnetism.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to mathematical sciences majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Accountant
Actuary
Aerospace Engineer
Air Traffic Controller
Astronomer
Banking/Credit/Investment Mgr.
Cartographer
College Professor
Computer Engineer
Computer Programmer
Computer Scientist
Cost Estimator
Database Administrator
Economist
Estate Planner
Financial Analyst
Financial Auditor
Financial Consultant
Financial Manager
Hydrologist 
Insurance Underwriter
Market Research Analyst
Mathematician
Meteorologist
Operations Research Analyst
Physicist 
Software Development Specialist
Software Support Specialist
Statistician 
Teacher: Science/Math/Computers
Technical Writer
Underwriter
Urban Planner

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Aviation and the Aerospace Industry (OCC 14)
Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance (OCC 191)
Career Opportunities in Science (OCC 191)
Careers for Number Crunchers & Other Quantitative Types (OCC PT 48)
Careers in Focus: Mathematics & Physics (OCC 137.5)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Math Majors (OCC 137)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Mathematical Sciences: http://www.bsu.edu/math/
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) 
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Sloan Career Cornerstone: http://www.careercornerstone.org/jobhunt.htm
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org