Employment of graduates is a serious concern of department advisors and faculty members. Data show that graduates have a high placement rate in education, business, industry, and government. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, mathematicians can expect favorable employment opportunities as actuaries, operations research analysts, statisticians, and computer systems analysts during the coming decade. The job title mathematician is not commonly used in business and industry. Mathematics graduates entering those sectors are often hired as analysts with such titles as business, computer, financial, numerical, and research analyst.
Correct placement is a key to the successful study of mathematics.
Placement tests at Illinois State help students enter the mathematics sequence at the point most appropriate for them. Students are advised to review their high school mathematics before taking the placement test at the University.