Mathematicians are changing the world. You can, too. Your future starts here The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines an education in the liberal arts and sciences as “an approach to learning that involves diverse coursework so students develop a range of knowledge.” In other words, a degree in the liberal arts and sciences does not limit you to a specific career – you are free to pursue endless opportunities, having developed critical thinking, communication, career-readiness and other skills. The mathematics degree program at the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences prepares you for success in today’s job market.
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences hosts the annual Mathematical, Statistics and Data Science Career Day, where students meet face-to-face with potential employers to learn about internship and employment opportunities. Students in Research Experiences for Undergraduates participate in practical, cutting-edge research in applied mathematics and computational modeling. Projects include weather and climate forecasting and environmental fluid dynamics; the mathematics of imaging; mathematical models of biological processes, including brain tumors, cellular transport and cell networks; and stochastic processes. Students will learn from alumni working in different industries about their career paths and from workshops and student panels about applying for jobs, writing effective resumes and successful interviewing. Mathematics and statistics are foundational for careers in many fields, and graduates go on to work in areas such as research, computer science, law, finance, technology, engineering, health care, government, education, cybersecurity, biostatistics, economics, marketing and sports.
Career outcomes • Mathematician • Research scientist • Statistician • Cybersecurity • Data scientist engineer • Biostatistician
• Computer
systems analyst
• Operations research analyst
Lauren H. graduated with her bachelor’s degree in computational mathematical sciences and a certificate in cryptology. While at ASU, she completed a cyber security internship with the Mitre Corporation. Upon graduation, she accepted an offer as a full-time cyber security engineer.
Alexander O. graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a concentration in statistics. While completing his master’s in statistics, he joined the MAGNet internship program with State Farm. He now works with the company as a data scientist in San Diego.