Mathematics and Actuarial Science Careers

Information for students interested in a mathematics major

What can you do with a degree in mathematics?

The college graduate with a bachelor's degree in mathematics or actuarial science can qualify for a broad range of highly paid positions.  All of these careers begin with an education in mathematics.


Profiles of Some Mathematics Graduates in the U.S.

If you have ever felt that mathematicians are completely unrepresented at the highest levels of government, look again. The former Secretary of Defense, William J. Perry, holds a PhD in Mathematics. William J. Perry received a PhD in mathematics from Pennsylvania State University in 1957. His PhD thesis was on mean value theorems for solutions of partial differential equations.


Here are some profiles of mathematics graduates and what they were able to do with their degree in mathematics.

Professional Opportunities

Check out these archived advertisements seeking mathematics and actuary graduates.

Note:   These are not current advertisements.  Please see www.mathclassifieds.org for current ads
exhibiting interest in hiring students with mathematics and actuarial degrees.

More Information

The Web is full of interesting sites dealing with opportunities and problems awaiting a graduate with a mathematics degree. Your search should start with the University of Scranton Department of Mathematics page,

and continue with professional societies

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Special information for college-bound high school students.