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Cal State San Marcos
Craven Hall 1400
San Marcos CA 92096-0001

TEL 760.750.4900
FAX 760.750.3142

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Friday 8 am - 3 pm

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Mathematics is both a scientific profession and a tool essential to many other scientific disciplines and careers. Applications occur in engineering, the biological and social sciences, economics, and computer science in addition to the more traditional physical sciences.

Government and industry need skilled mathematicians for work in operations research, numerical analysis, computer systems market research and commercial surveys. Jobs related to statistics, computer science, actuarial work, economics and engineering hold possibilities, especially if the student has a minor in one of these areas. The employment opportunities are best for graduates with advanced degrees in applied mathematics.

Career Sources and Professional Organizations

bullet Actuarial Job Search
bullet American Association for the Advancement of Science
bullet American Educational Research Association
bullet American Mathematical Society
bullet American Statistical Association
bullet Association for Computing Machinery
bullet Association for Mathematics Teacher Educators
bullet Association for Women in Mathematics
bullet Be an Actuary
bullet California Mathematics Council
bullet Careers in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences
bullet Careers in Math
bullet Center for Nonlinear Studies
bullet Computing Research Association
bullet IEEE
bullet Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
bullet Institute of Mathematical Statistics
bullet International Association for Cryptologic Research
bullet International Association for Mathematical Geology
bullet International Association for Mathematical Physics
bullet International Association for Statistical Computing
bullet International Federation of Operational Research Societies
bullet Mathematical Association of America
bullet National Academies
bullet National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
bullet National Security Agency Mathematics and Educational Opportunities
bullet PhDs.org
bullet School Science and Mathematics Association
bullet Society for Mathematical Biology
bullet Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
bullet Society of Actuaries
bullet The Riley Guide
bullet UD Mathematics Department, Career Information

Sample Job Titles

Entry Level: Experienced:
Actuary Applied Mathematician
Computer Programmer Mathematical Professor
Engineer Mathematical Researcher
Financial Analyst Operations Researcher
Statistician Statistical Analyst

Enhancing Employability

bullet Participate in internships
bullet Ability to work independently and in a team environment
bullet Strong problem-solving skills
bullet Ability to communicate ideas in writing, visually and verbally
bullet Computer skills essential
 
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