Thursday, August 29, 2013

Career Choices For Students Who Enjoy Math

Career Choices For Students Who Enjoy Math

By Carey Bourdier


For some of us, English and history classes are a favorite, and for others, algebra, geometry and calculus are the types of classes we prefer. For those who enjoy studying various aspects of mathematics, there are many great career choices to consider. Not only are these careers interesting, they tend to provide you with an excellent salary.

You can earn a basic bachelor's degree in mathematics; however, this does not prepare you for many careers although you probably will be qualified to teach math. It might be wisest to talk to a guidance counselor or browse through college websites and learn a little bit about specialized degrees that rely heavily on mathematical skills, such as becoming an accountant. Virtually every company has an accounting department, and if you are trained as a Certified Public Accountant or CPA, you generally can earn even more working at a private CPA firm.

If you love studying and organizing various types of data, then the job of actuary might be perfect for you. These individuals typically work for various types of insurance companies and assess risk based upon a variety of criteria. This helps companies create insurance rates and policies that allow them to minimize their risk and maximize their financial status.

While an architect can certainly make a building look attractive, it's the surveying engineers that make sure the project is constructed safely and that the building is sound. Using special tools, such as theodolites and many types of levels, the surveyor also helps create safe roads and bridges, as well as monitoring these construction projects as time passes and the ground shifts and changes.

Surveying is just one type of engineering, and there are several more areas of engineering for math lovers to consider. If you enjoy being out on the open ocean, a career in navigation engineering might be for you. You might be working on the engines of huge naval vessels or even cruise ships or perhaps actually navigating a ship. Not only will you learn how to use high-tech navigation systems, you will learn to use navigational sextants, compasses, marine alidades, three-arm protractors and other tools that will allow you to navigate in virtually any condition. Engineers also are responsible for designing rockets, satellites and airplanes, so this is yet another option for those who want to have an exciting math-related career.

Of course, the computer industry is yet another option for those who love math. You could consider majoring in computer programming, which is still a much-needed skill. Another idea is to train to become a computer systems analyst, and this is an individual that works in the field of information technology, setting up computer systems for various companies or institutions. Computer systems analysts are in high demand and typically earn a very respectable salary. Computer science is another option, and for this you will need a doctorate in computer science that will provide you with enough training to design new technology or improve upon current technology.




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