Career questions tagged mathematics
What career opportunities can a degree in Quantitative Economics lead to, and what master’s programs combine economics and mathematics?
Hello, and thank you so much for this opportunity. I am currently a student studying Quantitative Economics at Gulu University in Uganda. While I enjoy aspects of the course, I am not fully certain about the types of careers or jobs this degree can lead to after graduation. I would really appreciate guidance on possible career paths, industries, or roles that graduates in Quantitative Economics usually pursue. Could you please advise me on suitable master’s courses or fields of specialization that combine economics and mathematics, because I enjoy analytical and quantitative work, and also offer good career opportunities? *Note: This question is asked anonymously by a learner
What advice do you have for a double major in accounting and mathematics?
Accounting and Mathematics has always been my favorite subjects in school and I am now going to pursue a double degree in both areas. I am very nervous cause you have to be 100% accurate with anything related to those fields. Any tips on what to expect and any experiences on how it was first starting out? Or am I just overthinking it.
With technology changing so fast, how is it affecting the role of accountants, and what math or technical skills should I start focusing on to stay prepared?
I’ll be starting college soon, so I want to understand how technology is changing the role of accountants and make sure i’m focusing on the right skills to be prepared and succeed, especially in math related areas.
What are skills are needed for bank managers ?
I am a junior in college, majoring in economics BA. I am still figuring out what careers to pursue. What might be other careers to consider?
Should I double major if I plan to become a high school teacher?
For college students who are doing a double major, would you recommend it? I want to take Mathematics and Computer Science, but I can't decide between the two. I want to be a high school teacher after college, would double majoring help with that?
What is advice you would give someone entering their first year of college in engineering ?
I am pursuing a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and was curious on what someone would recommend to be successful. What are some good resources, or general tips that you wish you received when you were a student?
How can I catch up on math to prepare for a STEM college major?
I didn't do very well in high school math, but I want to pursue a STEM major in college. How can I start building my math skills?
Does life actually get easier right after you get your degree, or do we have to keep on achieving a higher education for life to get easier (From a physics major)?
I am trying to get a degree on physics with a concentration in engineering and trying to add a minor on mathematics. I am heading to my junior year of college.
skills needed to work in ai?
after looking you need a mix of technical expertise
Is math in college harder than math in high school, and if so what are the best methods for studying college math?
Hello my name is Carla, and am majoring in accounting, and going to Front range community college for the fall of this year,
How can I connect my Financial Mathematics major to real-world finance careers and projects?
I am an undergraduate sophomore student majoring in Financial Mathematics, and lately I have been feeling a little lost. I genuinely enjoy mathematics and feel confident in understanding logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical ideas. However, I often struggle to see how these concepts are applied in finance in a practical way. Because of this, I sometimes wonder whether I am on the right path or if I am missing important skills for my future career. I would really appreciate advice on how to bridge the gap between mathematics and finance through meaningful projects or experiences. I am especially interested in areas such as risk analysis, profit and loss forecasting, and trend analysis. I hope that by working on practical projects, I can better understand the purpose of my major, build confidence in my abilities, and strengthen my career readiness.
How does it feel in the daily life of an aerospace engineer ?
Hi, my name is Anthony. I am in 8th grade, soon heading to high school, and I would like to know what path I should take throughout high school to become an aerospace engineer. I have always had a deep interest in space travel and flight shows, and I want to improve and design spacecraft and jets so that we can explore distant planets. I’ve always loved science and working visually to imagine new designs. What is a typical day like for an aerospace engineer, and what was the most important thing you did in high school to prepare for your career? I am asking because I have always loved building space and planes out of legos and it would be great to design my own plane/spaceship.
What steps should I take to get into a good medical school and become an oncologist?
Im a 10th grader in North Carolina, USA. I have a weighted gpa of 3.8 and it should go up by a lot as I've started taking only honors and AP courses, and I have been focusing on getting only A grades. well now since I am doing good but not good enough to be top of my class or anything, and I want to study for med, but I have an interest in computer science and mathematics/stats, I thought of double majoring in biology and computer science, then minoring in mathematics/stats.. so I can cover my interest and still get a good pre med major. but I've heard these are hard subjects, and my goal is to be an oncologist. so for that I would need a top gpa and high MCAT score and other important stuff. is there anything I can start doing now itself to make my med school application very good? Im probably going to do my UG in UNC- Charlotte, and for med school I was looking at unc chapel hill med school, wake forest med school, Brody(ecu) med school and also duke med school, as these are in NC. Iam strong in math, and I have several interests in other stem areas too. I wish to be an oncologist Im 7 minutes from unc Charlotte so that is probably where I will go for my UG Im thinking of double majoring in computer science and biology or biochemistry with a minor in Math/stats *Note: Question edited for clarity by admin
What kind of job should I have?
I really like writing stories (fictional) and am good at at it, but I'm also really good at math and chemistry. What job should I get once I'm older?
In which ways will mathematics, specifically pure mathematics, be affected by technological advancements (e.g. machine learning, quantum and high-performance computing)?
How will a future mathematician's career be modified by use of AI for high-powered computation? How with the philosophical approach of pure mathematics change with greater implementation of machine learning?
#fall25 Hi, I'm hoping to became an actuary and planning on majoring in Mathematics! During college, I'm hoping to pass several actuarial exams. For those already working in the field, what does a typical day look like for you? How do you balance work, problem-solving, and collab? Additionally, how rigorous and difficult are the actuarial exams really, in terms of time needed and content-wise? I would love advice for preparing successfully to become an actuary!
I'm a current senior in high school and figuring out my path to college and beyond :)
Is AI/ML still worth pursuing long-term, or will automation kill those jobs too?
I’m choosing a major soon. From your experience, will AI/ML and math-based tech careers stay stable and useful in the next 10–30 years? Which parts of your job are hardest to automate? What skills will still matter even if AI gets stronger? What would you tell a 16-year-old starting now? im a sophomore student in high school in Budapest, I really like ai, tech, math, computer science and coding related stuff right now. everyone tells me that once I graduate high school in the next 2-3 years, ai will automated everything and these fields would be useless in the next 10 years. and my plan at first was to move somewhere nice even if its not improved in tech but work remotely in these fields but now im scared that by then id probably have low chances of getting a remote job. or I might have to be in countries with fast improving tech. I barely have info on anything and nobody around me specializes in these stuff so im clueless and only rely on random articles and exaggerated research and now im scared that I ight have to take a major in subjects I absolutely hate.
How to identify a problem for a passion project?
I am trying to start a passion project, but I'm having trouble picking/finding a problem to solve. For me, it's the hardest part. So, do you have any tips or something else that can help me identify a problem I can use for a passion project? I want my passion project to be mathematics, physics/science, and technology because I am interested in those topics. It also has to be a problem that doesn't require any money or a very small amount. I'm in middle school/8th grade. I want to become a mechanical engineer who studied at Caltech or MIT. I hope this information helps.
how can I get my grades up while in a relationship?
my grades are okay but I have one F and that's in world history/ geography and in life science I have a D and in English I have a C and in math I have a D and I need to get my grades up how do I do that while in a relationship?
How can I brush up on my Math fundamentals for a college assessment ?
I need to brush up on my Math fundamentals for a college assessment help
What are some research opportunities in STEM that provide hands-on experience and knowledge in that field or internships?
I'm looking for ones that are available to middle-schoolers. It could be independent, remote, or hands-on. The internships don't have to be paid.
What do I need to know to be ready for DE Precalc?
I am taking DE Pre-calc in my junior year of high school. What do I need to know? I have heard that algebra is necessary, but what specific topics are necessary for doing well in pre-calc?
What are some unique internships you can get over the summer as a math major?
I’m not sure what I want to do after college yet, so I’d love to get some experience in many different fields before leaving college.
What are some careers that utilize both math and computer science?
I am a high school senior who is planning on double-majoring in math and computer science in college. I've heard about careers in math and computer science respectively, such as being a mathematician or a programmer, but I was wondering if there are any careers that utilize both of my passions.
How would you recommend someone who doesn’t have the strongest basic math skills approach college level math courses?
I went to a French Immersion school and was not able to connect with the math teacher and learn as well as I would have hoped. I now struggle with math even though it used to be a course I enjoyed. I really want to major in chemicals I love science a lot but I know I would have to take some math courses. I want to know how I should approach these courses to get the most out of the class.
What should I focus on if I want to get in a good school for science stream for 11th and 12th grade?
I'm not sure about my future at this point, I do well in school, but I'm confused on what I should start doing after my 10th...11 and 12 are confusing as well...I plan on taking up either a job related to the medical field or something that will keep me busy...I'm still in 9th grade but I'm very concerned and confused about my future..
As a female high school senior intending on majoring in applied mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science, what obstacles can I expect in the classroom and job market, and what steps would best prepare me for a future as an actuary??
I am a high school senior graduating in May, and I am enrolled at Westfield State University for the 2025 Fall semester. I am confident in my major selection, but I am interested in professional insight.
What do I need to do to get into statistics. I just am really wondering what type I want to get into. How can I figure out what would be the best specific field in statistics for me, what is the difference between an actuary and an actuarial scientist and how and why does that fit into statistics ?
#Spring25 I just want it to be enjoyable. Sports analyzing catches my eye. However, I realize that is a very hard field to get into as a whole but still.
What are some of the challenges and rewards of working in a STEM field ?
I'm curious in getting into a career in STEM.
Does anyone know any companies looking for a student majoring in Mathematics and/or minoring in Graphic Design?
Hello! I am a current student majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Graphic Design! Please see my portfolio/ website here: https://sites.google.com/view/taylormcauliffe/home. I am also interested in programming and computer science, considering my Mathematics degree! If you are an employee at a company that is seeking out our intern in New York City! Please let me know! My linkedin is www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-mcauliffe-45b660205