In this article, I discuss five careers which rely heavily on mathematics skills. I've always known that I wanted to be a teacher. All through high school, and into college, teaching was my main goal. I didn't choose mathematics until my senior year in college. It was while I was looking at mathematics as a possible major that I stumbled upon Actuarial Science as an alternative career.
Actuaries work primarily for insurance companies and financial institutions.
They use mathematics to calculate future risks, costs, and probabilities. Insurance rates are based on actuarial studies of accident, injury, disability and death rates. Computer Systems Analysts are in great demand, and the positions themselves require a strong background in Mathematics. Computer Systems Analysts use their knowledge of mathematics and computers to make technology fit the needs of an individual, school, or corporation. They study business problems and use their findings to develop computing solutions to those problems.