Friday, September 13, 2013

Career Choices For Students Who Enjoy Math

By Carey Bourdier


There are two kinds of students, those who love math and those who just don't get it. For those who enjoy the challenge of math, there are many great job choices particularly suited to the mathematical mind. So if you do enjoy your hours in math class, here are a few jobs that might be of interest to you.

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 have ever wondered why you car insurance company charges you a specific rate, it's because an employee known as an actuary was involved. This person analyzes a huge amount of data in order to set guidelines for the creation of insurance policies. Risk assessment is a huge part of the insurance industry and has a direct effect on the cost of our monthly premiums.

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.

There are many other types of engineering that you might want to consider, and some areas of engineering are quite exciting, such as those relating to the aeronautics industry, which is responsible for designing rockets, airplanes and satellite systems. If you love the ocean, you might consider attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy and learning the skills of navigation or marine engineering. This could include training that will allow you to design, build or repair ship engines or to navigate various naval and private vessels using high-tech devices such as SONAR as well as tools such as sextants, alidades, protractors and other navigational tools.

Those who are good at math also typically excel at jobs such as computer programming. Programmers are constantly needed to develop websites, build and update software and work on computer systems. One computer-related job that is highly needed is that of a computer systems analyst. These analysts typically command six-figure salaries and work on creating computer systems from the ground up in fields such as business, finance or accounting. If you earn a doctorate-level degree, you can work on a more theoretical level and be part of an industry that is responsible for designing completely new levels of technology.




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