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What Jobs are Available for Math Majors?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the joy-of-working-with-numbers dept.

Asmor asks: "I'm currently a CS major/math minor in college, who's strongly considering a role reversal. I like working with computers as a hobby, but I'm not so sure it's what I'd want to do for a living. On the other hand, I love math, especially in its pure and abstract forms. I would like to get a doctorate some day, but ideally I'd like to find a job as soon as I get my bachelor's. I've expressed this interest to important people in my life (like my parents and such) and the general consensus is that there aren't any jobs for math majors. I can't really disagree. Aside from teaching it, something I'm not sure I'd want to do, I can't think of any jobs for math majors. So, what options are out there for me if I did decide to switch? Would my future consist of high school math classes? Also, how much work is involved?"

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  1. Math major by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Would you like fries with that? By the way, I'm just doing this job to pay the bills. I have a number of leads on professorships. Uh, the ketchup is behind you. Did I tell you I have a Ph.D.? Er, we're out of the red clown toys in the kid's meals. But I could calculate the approximate centroid region of one, if you want!"

    1. Re:Math major by dasunt · · Score: 2, Funny

      Judging by the great difficulty that the local McDonalds has making change, the only math majors that end up there must have flunked out of their courses.

  2. A list by Eightyford · · Score: 4, Funny

    1. McDonalds Fry Cook 2. Math Teacher 3. ???

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    1. Re:A list by DoubleRing · · Score: 2, Funny

      4. PROFIT!!!

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    2. Re: A list by Black+Parrot · · Score: 4, Funny

      > 1. McDonalds Fry Cook

      No, if you have a degree in math they let you work the register.

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  3. Re:Perfect by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Your friend will be fine: the Theology degree will lead to a government post in the USA, whereas the Mathematics degree will net a real job anywhere outside the USA. It's win-win!

  4. Re:There are a LOT of jobs by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    FACTS:
    1. Math Majors are mammals.
    2. Math Majors get hired ALL the time.
    3. The purpose of the Math Major is to flip out and kill people.

    Math Majors can get hired anywhere they want! Math Majors get hired ALL the time and don't even think twice about it.

    Q: Why is everyone so obsessed about Math Majors?
    A: Math Majors are the ultimate paradox. On the one hand they don't give a crap, but on the other hand, Math Majors are very careful and precise.