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What can I do with a Mathematics Major besides teaching?

I was wondering if I should major in mathematics, but I would not like to become a teacher or professor. #teacher #mathematics #choosing-a-major

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Lisa G.’s Answer

You might want to check out the website BeAnActuary (http://beanactuary.org) beanactuary. An actuary is a business professional who evaluates risk, often in an insurance company. You need to be a self starter as an actuary, so you can pass the exams required to get the credentials while you are also working in a business environment. But you don't have to go to school beyond an undergraduate degree to get these credentials.
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Leslie’s Answer

You can do many things with a math major! You can work for a company, be a consultant, go into marketing, go into politics, and do a host of other things. You could even go to graduate school in something totally different, like medicine, law, or business. Really, you could do almost anything with a degree in math. That's the beauty of university education in the U.S. - your degree doesn't tether you to a particular career. Hope that helps!
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Joe’s Answer

An important thing to note is which sort of Mathematics degree you should pursue. There are two main types of math degrees: Applied and Pure. Pure math deals more with theory, whereas applied math is more concerned with using math to solve problems. Considering that you don't want to teach I would advise you to look more into applied math if that's where your interest lies. You can do a lot of things with an applied math degree. Some specific examples to explore include Actuary, data science, consulting, accounting... just to name a few.
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