Career Information

Contemplating a career centered on mathematics? Mathematical research and education are at the heart of some careers, while other careers utilize mathematics and its applications to build and enhance important work in the sciences, business, finance, manufacturing, communications, and engineering.

Explore How Mathematics Can Help You Build Your Career

• What do mathematicians do?
• Job sites for math majors
• Business Industry Government (BIG) Career Preparation Initiative
• The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM
• “Careers for Numbers People”
• Career information for high school students
• Mathematical Moments: Explore the role mathematics plays in science, technology and human culture through colorful posters.

Graduate Students: Begin Now to Plan Your Career

• Advice for new graduate students and new Ph.D.s
• Explore job services
• BIG Career Center in the Exhibit Hall at the JMM
• Business Industry Government (BIG) Career Preparation Initiative

Students: Prepare for a Career in Mathematics

Undergraduate Students:

• Visit the guide Graduate School: Considering & Choosing from our Director of Education, Abbe Herzig.
• Find school-by-school information graduate study at Find a Graduate Program.
• Did you know undergraduates can get experience in mathematical research? Explore summer REU programs, and look at the Explore Math Programs section to review special semester abroad programs for math majors.
• Find further career resources, clubs, conferences, and job opportunities by exploring the AMS for Students page.

High School Students:

• Have you considered a challenging summer math camp to explore the world of mathematical research along with other gifted high school students from around the country?
• You can also Enter Competitions & Earn Awards involving math problems for students from around the country or around the world.
• Need help with homework or self-study? Find a variety of resources on the AMS for Students page.

Photo courtesy Ohio State University AMS Graduate Student Chapter