Because mathematics is a general subject, a college mathematics major is a good preparation for a variety of careers. Employers in many fields welcome applicants with this type of versatile background. In thinking ahead about future employment, students should take courses in computer science and one or more areas of application. In addition, a course such as TASF 171, Fundamentals of Speech, is suggested in order to hone oral communication skills. For students with only a bachelor's degree, this is a readily available area of employment.
Mathematical training is necessary for many careers in computers.
Students with a strong interest in computer science should consider the computer mathematics major. B. Statistics Statistics deals with the collection, description, and analysis of data. The field is broad with respect to the theory-applications spectrum and also in terms of the diversity of fields of applications. Statistics is widely applied in the social, biological, chemical. and management sciences. Employment opportunities for statisticians, especially at the master's degree level are excellent and promise to be so for the foreseeable future.