Typical employers include electronic equipment and computer manufacturers, oil companies, communications laboratories, aerospace companies, atomic energy, research firms, investment banking firms, and school systems, colleges and universities. In addition, mathematicians occupy many administrative positions in finance departments, accounting and research operations where statistics or computers are used. Computer software companies are prime employers, and insurance companies seek mathematicians for actuarial work. Math majors with interest in medical or law degrees are not uncommon. Starting salaries were generally higher in industry and government than in educational institutions.
Actuarial science is another well paid profession.
For good candidates, signing bonuses are also common. Refer to the American Mathematical Society e-MATH for further and updated information. Financial aid and scholarships Scholarships for undergraduate majors are limited. The Department of Mathematics offers three departmental scholarships. Since these are one year tuition waiver scholarships, transfer and continuing math students will be given first priority.