Mathematics Career Cluster

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Interested in pursuing a future in Mathematics?
Mathematicians generally work in theoretical mathematics or applied mathematics. The job market for mathematical sciences talent is global with strong links to many career fields - from finance, to health, to sports!. Career Cast listed Mathematician as the #5 best job in 2021 with a projected growth of 30%. Everywhere you look, companies are analyzing data to solve problems, find value, and make evidence-based business decisions. Mathematics plays a major role in the bottom line of industrial organizations and helps companies perform better in today’s data-driven marketplace.

At the undergraduate level, Texas State's Department of Mathematics offers majors in applied mathematics, mathematics (B.S. and B.A.),and  teacher certification in mathematics.

Where can you find Mathematics majors?
Integral to the business functions of most industries, proficiency in mathematics can lead to careers in data analytics and statistics, actuarial services, cryptography, economics, banking and finance, and research. Mathematics majors also have a strong tradition of teaching careers in education – from elementary school to college.