Completing a mathematics or statistics major trains you in complex problem solving and technical communication skills applicable to a wide range of careers. Recent mathematics and statistics majors from TCNJ have pursued careers in finance, insurance and actuarial science, data science, consulting, technology, healthcare, and law. Employers include Bank of America, Pfizer, Facebook, Deloitte, Prudential, the US Navy, and the US Geological Survey. In fact, starting salaries for math and stat majors are among the most competitive nationwide, second only to computer science and engineering (National Association of Colleges and Employers Winter 2022 Salary Survey). Check out some of the many careers you could get as a math major below.
Examples of Careers Suited for Mathematicians<\h2>
(Adapted from the SIAM CAREERS brochure)
| Actuary | Engineer | Pharmacokineticist | Reporting Engineer |
| Analyst | Forecast Analyst | PK/PD Modeler | Research & Development |
| Analytics Consultant | Functional Analyst | Principal Scientist | Research Analyst |
| Applied Math Researcher | Game designer | Product Manager | Research Scientist |
| Biostatistician | Geolocation Engineer | Program Manager | Risk Analyst |
| Business Analyst | Global Pricing Analyst | Programmer | Simulation Engineer |
| Claims Specialist | Guidance and Navigation Engineer | Project Manager | Software Engineer |
| Cryptanalyst | Informatics Scientist | Quality Systems and Compliance Manager | Staff Scientist |
| Cryptographer | Information Analyst | Quantitative Analyst | Statistician |
| Data Analyst | Investment Analytics Quant | Quantitative Developer | Strategist |
| Data Engineer | Manager | Quantitative Pharmacologist | Supply Chain Analyst |
| Data Operations Associate | Math Curriculum Consultant | Quantitative Researcher | Systems Engineer |
| Data Processing Specialist | Modeling Engineer | Quantitative Software Engineer | Teacher/Professor |
| Data Scientist | Operations Researcher | Quantitative Scientist | Technical Staff |
Dr. Leona Harris created a PowerPoint presentation, Preparing for a Career in the Mathematical Sciences – Fall 2012, which we believe will be helpful in your career search. In addition, we hope you’ll find useful information in the following links:
TCNJ resources:
- TCNJ Career Center (https://career.tcnj.edu/)
- TCNJLink – network with TCNJ Alumni (tcnjlink.org)
- TCNJ Career Handbook (https://career.tcnj.edu/career-handbook/)
- Handshake – search internship and job postings (https://tcnj.joinhandshake.com/login)
Job posting websites:
- Job resource center (https://www.aftercollege.com/career-networks/the-college-of-new-jersey/department-of-mathematics-and-statistics/jobs/)
- MAA Job Postings (https://www.mathclassifieds.org/jobseeker/search/results/)
- StatTr@k (https://stattrak.amstat.org/opportunities/)
- Casualty Actuarial Society (https://careers.casact.org/jobs/)
- Indeed (https://www.indeed.com/?from=gnav-jobsearch–jasx)
Learn more about different career paths:
- What can I do with this major? (https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major)
- WeUseMath (http://weusemath.org/)
- SIAM Career Resources (https://www.siam.org/careers/resources)
- AMS Careers (https://www.ams.org/careers/)
- BeAnActuary (https://www.beanactuary.org/)
- Society of Actuaries (https://www.soa.org/)
Other useful career resources: