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What can you do with a math degree?
SIAM’s careers brochure, Careers in the Mathematical Sciences, is a fantastic resource for anyone wondering what they can do with math.
This publication spotlights applied mathematicians working in various facets of the mathematical sciences, with a focus on industrial careers. It contains personal insights and advice as well as career path, salary, and job skill information from 23 people, including freelancers, consultants, and those working in a variety of capacities at industry giants, small start-ups, research labs, and non-profits.
Where can you make an impact? What kinds of problems might you work on? What's out there for someone with your talents, interests, and background? How do you get started?
Career-Related Events & Opportunities
Hot Take on Internship Search: Did you know that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to applying for internships? How can YOU target internships that are right for you?
- Tuesday, February 25th, 5:30–6:00 PM | Smith Career Center
- Wednesday, March 19th, 11:00–11:30 AM | Virtual
- Date: Wednesday, March 19
- Time: 3:45-4:45pm
- Location: 310 Kelly Hall
- Speaker: Dr. Victor "Jake" Olesen, FBI Special Agent, Retired
Special Agent Victor "Jake" Olesen, recently retired as a Digital Forensics Examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He has over 20 years of experience investigating Internet crimes, where he served both the San Diego and Richmond Field Offices. His expertise includes computer intrusion/hacking investigations, especially those that target large-scale international cybercrime syndicates. As a senior manager in the Operational Technology Division, Special Agent Olesen developed and deployed high-tech solutions to overcome various computer and network exploitation challenges.
Before joining the FBI, Special Agent Olesen taught computer security and network forensics at the Defense Cyber Crime Center in Linthicum, Maryland. As a Senior Consulting Engineer for Computer Sciences Corporation, Special Agent Olesen designed network security architectures for various United States Government clients. Special Agent Olesen holds a doctoral degree in Mathematics from Purdue University, a Masters degree in Data Analytics from Western Governors University, and a Masters degree in Telecommunications and Networks from The George Washington University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at Stevenson University.
Abstract:
Trigger Warning: The focus of this talk is predictive forensics; however, the abstract discusses the dark web and includes references to images and videos of child abuse. No presentation, description, or discussion of actual child abuse content is included in the talk.
Freenet is a shadow version of the Internet, protected by complex encryption schemes and complex protocols. It allows users to remain completely anonymous. While created to promote and defend free speech for the oppressed around the world, Freenet has become a haven for dark web criminal activity. Anything goes on Freenet: murder for hire, illegal drug sales, gun running, …. the options are endless. However, the most common activity on Freenet, by far, is the illicit trading of media depicting child abuse.
Freenet has been shielding the purveyors of child abuse images and videos for decades. Most of the traders are technically sophisticated and paranoid. Breaking into trafficking rings has proven difficult for law enforcement. However, in 2017, researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the Rochester Institute of Technology devised a statistical attack that promised to identify downloaders of child abuse media … to a certain degree of certainty. The attack was not without controversy.
Is the math valid? Does it even work in real life? Will it pass legal muster for action by law enforcement? Will judges sign off on search warrants based on research conducted in a far-off university setting? There were many questions.
This talk will teach us about Freenet, the attack, and the debate over its validity. A case study in predictive forensic analysis will highlight the mathematical, legal, and tactical aspects of a particular investigation. Did mathematics help put a criminal away? Let’s find out.
Join over 30 research groups from across the College of Science to learn about undergraduate research opportunities!
Wednesday, March 26th | 4-6 pm | Owens Ballroom
- Field Inclusive Travel Awards help support students, to attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop.
- One Field Inclusive Travel Awards ($2000) will be awarded to a student (undergraduate, masters, doctoral, or postdoc), to help attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop taking place in the Summer 2025 year.
- The application deadline is April 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
- Find more information on the Field Inclusive website.
Engage in a panel discussion where alumni will share their experience, insights, and career journeys.
Thursday, April 3 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Virtual
Register on Handshake for the Skillshop Series
- Date: Wednesday, April 9
- Time: 4-5pm
- Location: 310 Kelly Hall
- Speaker: Dr. Kobi Abayomi, Gumbel Demand Acceleration
Dr. Abayomi is the Head of Science for Gumbel Demand Acceleration - a Software as a Service (SaaS) company for digital media. Dr. Abayomi was the first and founding SVP of Data Science at Warner Music Group (WMG). He has also served as a Professor of Industrial Engineering, Probability, and Statistics & Environmental Science at Georgia Tech, Universidad de Cuenca, and Binghamton University. He holds a Ph.D. in Probability and Statistics from Columbia University and Post-Doctorates from Duke and Stanford Universities.
Dr. Abayomi serves on the Data Science Advisory Council at Seton Hall University, where he holds an appointment in the Mathematics & Computer Science Department. He serves on the Advisory Council at the Ivan Allen College at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Faculty Council at Barnes & Noble Education, the advisory council for Modal Education, and he is a chapter advisor for AI 2030.
Title: Sound Information is All You Need
Abstract: It turns out affinity for a song is predictable from its sound. We explore the statistical predictability of aggregate song demand from an informational representation.
Math Job and Internship Opportunities (including research!)
The Mathematics and Statistics Departments of North Carolina State University invite qualified applicants for a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that pairs mathematics and statistics students for interdisciplinary summer research projects. Proposed projects span applications in disease modeling, deep learning, image segmentation, cell structure modeling, and clinical trials; using tools from linear algebra, partial differential equations, probability, sensitivity analysis, parameter inference, optimization, and machine learning. In addition to the technical aspects of the program, students also learn auxiliary skills including mathematical programming, technical writing, applying for graduate school, and preparing scientific presentations.
For the DRUMS program, the students will work at NCSU for 10 weeks during the 2025 summer and the fall semester. Formal summer activities will be from May 27th – July 30th. The work during the fall semester will be conducted online. The time commitment for this part of the program will be approximately 5 hours per week including a 1h weekly remote meeting.
We encourage students of all backgrounds to apply. This includes students who might have nontraditional mathematical and/or statistical training, or who are just beginning their mathematical studies.
Students will need to submit a curriculum vitae/resume, a transcript (unofficial is fine), and two reference letters. In addition, students should submit a one-page personal statement. One letter should be from a local faculty member. The personal statement should include the reason(s) why you wish to participate in the DRUMS REU at NCSU.
Due to restrictions from NSF and NSA, our program is restricted to US citizens and permanent residents, and participants must be undergraduate students at the time of participation.
Students will receive a stipend in the amount of $7,000 for the 10 weeks, housing, and travel support up to $600 per student to cover transport to and from NCSU.
Application Deadline: The review of applications begins February 15 and will continue until all slots are filled. Please apply at mathprograms (https://www.mathprograms.org).
James Madison University's Department of Mathematics & Statistics is hosting an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Summer 2025: https://www.jmu.edu/mathstat/reu/index.shtml.
Stipend: $7,000
Program Dates: May 21 - July 30, 2025
Application: Please apply here using math programs.org. Application deadline is February 24, 2025.
The School of Mathematical and Data Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU) is hosting a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Applied Analysis. Applications submitted by March 1, 2025, will be fully reviewed, and participation invitations will be sent shortly thereafter. The application will remain open until all 10 open slots are filled.
The program runs for eight weeks on the WVU campus. Participants will receive a $5,600 stipend, on-campus housing, an additional meal stipend, and partial travel support to and from Morgantown, WV.
For more details and a link to the application form, please see the REU webpage: https://mathanddata.wvu.edu/applied-analysis-reu.
Stipend: $5,600 stipend, on-campus housing, an additional meal stipend, and partial travel support to and from Morgantown, WV
Program Dates: June 1 - July 26, 2025
Application: https://mathanddata.wvu.edu/applied-analysis-reu
The Department of Mathematics and Physics at Marshall University is hosting a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in both mathematics and physics during Summer 2025. Topic areas of the REU this year include algebraic graph theory, modeling disease outbreaks, numerical semigroup rings, computational astrophysics, and experimental physics. The program will fully review all applications received by 1 March 2025 and begin inviting participants soon afterwards. The application will remain open until all 10 open slots are filled.
The program runs for 8 weeks on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, WV from 2 June 2025 to 25 July 2025. Participants will receive a $5,600 stipend, fully paid housing, and a campus meal plan while participating in the REU.
Please contact Dr. Tom Cuchta (cuchta@marshall.edu) with any questions and see the REU webpage for more details and a link to the application form here: http://amps.marshall.edu
Stipend: $5,600 stipend, fully paid housing, and a campus meal plan
Program Dates: June 2 - July 25, 2025
Application: http://amps.marshall.edu
Encuentra la descripción en español aquí.
This REU will be held at the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce and virtually from June 16, 2025 to August 15, 2025.
We will work with 12 students on research projects in coding theory, combinatorics, graph theory, parking functions, locally recoverable codes, and codes from finite geometries.
We seek applicants from varied backgrounds (both academic and personal) to build a diverse research community.
Students from underrepresented groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Financial support is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
For more information contact the PI, Fernando Piñero González at fernando.pinero1@upr.edu
More details and application here.
Stipend: $5,400 + lodging and travel.
Program Dates: June 16, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Deadline: March 12th, 2025
- Are you thinking about summer research experiences? So much is out there that having a starting list can be helpful. Cientifico Latino has a database of REUs (research experiences for undergraduates) which you can use to start your search.
- On their writing center, they also have sample summer research statements from undergraduates applying to REUs!
Interested in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this summer? Click here for a list of Summer 2025 Math REU programs. Note that most programs get hundreds of applications, so it is a good idea to submit many applications.
Pathways to Science also has a database of over 700 research experiences for undergraduates (REUs). You can find the database and application tips & tricks on the Pathways to Science website.
The Center for Cryptographic Research of the USF is organizing an REU Site program on Cryptography and Coding Theory in Summer 2025 (05/26 to 08/01). This program is organized in collaboration between the departments of mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering. Basic information about the program, as well as the application link are available on the following webpage: https://www.usf-crypto.org/reu-program/. Applications are now open, and will close on 01/19/2025.
- We provide on-campus housing free of charge.
- Participants receive a $700/week stipend
- Research projects concern cryptography, coding theory, and quantum computing.
- We seek mathematics or computer science majors (or relevant fields). Linear algebra is a plus.
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent resident (Green Card).
- Applicants must not graduate before the Fall 2025 semester.
There are also graduate fellowship opportunities available in the areas of cryptography, coding theory and quantum computing for students planning to apply for graduate school for next year.
Join Pathfinder for their summer 2025 internship, running June through July! This seven-week program aims to promote higher education in cybersecurity and software test & evaluation, enhance the Department of Defense's recruitment of IT specialists, and strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- 1-page statement
- Proof of US Citizenship
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will engage in on-site training focused on offensive cybersecurity or software engineering, culminating in a capstone challenge to apply their knowledge and skills. Interns will also complete the security clearance process before the program begins.
If you are a current undergraduate student looking for exciting opportunities that will set the course for your career, Virginia Sea Grant offers a range of internships aimed at helping you achieve your goals while giving you the professional skills to be a leader in your field.
Virginia Sea Grant is offering paid opportunities for Undergraduate Students interested in working on projects with our Virginia Sea Grant affiliated Graduate Students. Students must be willing and able to work at the specified location and understand that this opportunity does not provide housing or additional funding to support housing. Physical work, including wading through salt marshes and handling heavy aquaculture gear, will be required.
The application deadline is March 14 before 5:00 P.M. For more information, and details on how to apply, visit the Virginia Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internship webpage.
Looking for a Summer job in Blacksburg? Consider applying to be a peer mentor for the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). Job duties include -
- Support services for summer undergraduate research programs at Virginia Tech
- Mentoring summer research students & planning and facilitating social activities
- Setting up and running weekly professional development meetings
- Chaperone students on field trips, which may include driving a 12-seater van
Applications are due March 17, 2025. For more information on how to apply, visit the OUR Summer Peer Mentors webpage.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence developed the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program at select universities to help meet the IC's critical need for diverse personnel who possess the technological, analytic and critical language capabilities needed for the 21st Century world.
Virginia Tech is helping develop the pipeline of qualified candidates through a targeted development of pre-collegiate outreach, national security symposiums, basic research in IC-relevant topics, curriculum development, student funding to study abroad, and internship/co-op facilitation with IC agencies, national labs, and related industries.
Benefits of being involved include:
- Scholarship opportunities for research, language immersion programs, travel abroad programs, and more
- Opportunity to visit IC agency headquarters such as the CIA, NSA, NGA, and others
- Having access to our campus visitors from national agencies, labs and private companies involved in National Security work, National Security symposium speakers, and research sessions
- One-on-one face time with representatives of the IC to gain a better understanding of the reality of work within the IC
- Gaining exposure to the work of National Security and understanding the structure and function of the 17 Intelligence Community Agencies
- Improving critical thinking skills, communication capabilities and other core skills desired by the IC and by any employer
- Improving the understanding of global affairs and obtaining better awareness of different cultures and societies
- Assistance in resume development for pursuing Intelligence Agency co-ops, internships and full-time employment
- Assistance in finding and obtaining co-op/internship positions and full-time employment through the program's direct connections to the IC and related companies
APPLY HERE. THE IC CAE PROGRAM ACCEPTS APPLICANTS ON A ROLLING BASIS.
Both programs provide participants a cross-departmental, hands-on learning and development experience that is tailored to each individual’s interests.
Seeking applicants in: Software Development, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration, Applied Mathematics
Project areas:
- Decision Aid Software for Sonar Capability Analysis
- Underwater Acoustic Modelling and Simulation
- Navy Sonar and Tactical Training Systems
- Realistic Surface-View Simulation
Please apply if you have experience in any of the following:
- 3D Graphics and Engines, Unreal Engine
- Graphical Interfaces, Swing, Motif
- Sonar Acoustics, Massively Parallel Computing, Spark, Containers
- DevSecOps, Linux, Kubernetes, Cesium
- Big Data and Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, AI
- Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Scala, HTML, REST, CSS, Node.js, Angular
Benefits:
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Overtime, comp-time, and bonuses
- Flexible hours and telework
- Pension and 401(k) with employer matching
- Excellent medical and dental insurance options
- Optional Travel (San Diego, Hawaii, Guam and more)
If interested, please reach out to: carderockpdfrecruitment@us.navy.mil
Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering Undergraduate Internship
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for summer 2025 for continuing undergraduate scholars to engage in practical research, design, and analysis experience to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields. This support may include (but is not limited to) optics processing, design engineering, data mining and analysis, motion control systems, optomechanical systems, electromechanical systems and mechatronics, or various diagnostic systems (including x-ray, optical, and neutron).
Must be a continuing college or university scholar in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, optics, computer science, or a related field. Learn more here.
Computing Undergraduate Student Intern
Our openings are for undergraduate level students who will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. The selected interns will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields. Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or other related fields. Learn more here.
Additional Internships
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has a number of internship programs, ranging from earth science to computational science to material chemistry. Check out their full list of undergraduate (and graduate) internships here.
Examples of internships:
- Atmospheric, Earth, and Energy Science Internship (undergrad and grad)
- Cybersecurity Summer Institute (undergrad)
- Data Science Summer Institute (undergrad and grad)
- National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Student Internship Program (undergrad and grad)
- Materials and Chemistry Institute (MaCI) Summer Program (undergrad)
- Intern will work in coordination with major gift officers and other staff to complete prospect research in advance of donor meetings and visits, using tools such as WealthEngine and Foundation Search. Assist with determining capacity, previous giving history, and philanthropic interests. Maintain updated information in pan-institutional database. Work with National Air and Space Society members and the Air & Space Quarterly magazine. Assist with correspondence needs.
- Length: 10 weeks, full-time. Stipend: $7,500
- Learn more about the Advancement Intern, along with other communications & education internships on the Air and Space Museum website.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is accepting applications for paid internship and fellowship opportunities at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Apply now!
Are you looking for a paid internship? Do you crave the opportunity for career-related experience on campus? Do you want to develop professional skills? If so, you need Campus internEXP (on-campus intern experience)! Campus internEXP offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in paid on-campus internships with a variety of departments and units across campus.
Southern Teachers has 750 member schools that list math teaching jobs with us each year.
We provide individualized service to each candidate, helping them find jobs that suit their interests, talents, and geographic preferences. Each candidate has a dedicated placement counselor to help them with their search.
This is a free service for candidates! Our member schools value Southern Teachers' recruitment assistance and pay all the costs for our service.
Now is the time to apply! If you are graduating in May, it's not too early to start your job search. If you are graduating this December, we may have mid-year jobs for you.
Questions? Schedule a time to chat with us.
As part of the US Intelligence Community, the National Security Agency (NSA) focuses on signals intelligence, which involves the interception of communication signals between people, machines, or both. NSA is the undisputed leader in this field. Their signals intelligence activities are never directed at American citizens. Cybersecurity is their other specialty, which is all about protecting American systems from prying eyes.
What is their mission? The most simple, concise answer is that they are here to SAVE LIVES. They never want another 9/11. That’s their biggest, most important, most vital mission.
Full-time/part time opportunities:
- Opportunities available in Maryland, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, and more
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Annual/Sick Leave
- Federal Benefits (Health, Life, Retirement)
Cooperative Education Program (September 1st to October 31st 2024)
- The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program offers high-caliber college students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in computer science, as well as computer and electrical engineering, Data Science, Math, and cybersecurity or language focused majors including Chinese, and Russian.
- Students work on a rotational schedule (one semester at school, one semester at NSA) until graduation.
- During your work tour, students will work a regular 40-hour week. Each work tour is designed to reveal the specific areas students may want to focus on as a career.
- The program requires students to work a minimum of 52 weeks (one year) prior to graduation.
- Application period is open from February 1st to March 31st and from September 1st to October 31st.
NSA Virtual Recruitment Events
The National Security Agency is hosting multiple virtual events, where they will share information regarding the Security Clearance process, Student Programs, among other topics. You can find more information and register for the virtual sessions here!
Many organizations advertise math-related internships on their websites. Some examples are below:
- Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Internships Webpage
- Federal Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
- Department of Defense STEM Opportunities
Other places you might search "math summer internship" are Glassdoor, SimplyHired, Careercast, LinkedIn, and Indeed. For example, here is the result of a "math summer intern" search on Indeed.com.
The Mathematics Department and other offices around campus employ both undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of positions that require a math background.
Though some internships may not be entirely math-related, you may also find an on-campus internship to be a beneficial experience.
Have an interview coming up and need a bit of practice? InterviewStream is an ideal tool to help ensure you're putting your best foot forward!
- It's available 24/7 to all VT students, employees, and alumni.
- It has a "like" and "um" counter.
- You can choose the questions you'll be asked.
- You can save your interview to view later.
- You can send a link to your interview to ask for feedback from others.
Additionally, if you want a real, live person to practice your interview skills with, set up a practice interview appointment with a Career and Professional Services Career Advisor via Handshake!
Graduate School Opportunities
The Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) a graduate program within the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research will host an information session about the program on October 10, 2024 and October, 29, 2024. I am reaching out to ask for you to share this information with anyone you think would benefit from attending this session.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (EDT) REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) REGISTER HERE
The Master of Actuarial and Quantitative Risk Management (MAQRM) program at The Ohio State University invites you to learn more about the program and career paths at our online Zoom information session on Wednesday, November 20th from 2:00-3:00PM EST. We would greatly appreciate if you could share this information with your colleagues and students.
In this online information session, you will learn about:
- The MAQRM program's curriculum and course structure.
- Learn how our program can prepare you for a career as an actuary, in addition to other roles in finance and data science.
- Hear from esteemed faculty leaders in the field of actuarial science who bring their industry experience and academic knowledge to guide students throughout the program.
- Learn about our program's partnership with Nationwide.
- Engage in an interactive online session where you can ask questions and receive guidance from program representatives.
You will hear from:
- John Holmes, Director of Actuarial Science MAQRM
- Alex Hookway, Sr AVP Nationwide
- Martin Molloy, Professional Actuary in Residence
- Kenneth Ng, Assistant Professor
- Linfeng Zhang, Assistant Professor
The Graduate Group in Demography at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its Ph.D. program in Demography. We look forward to recruiting a strong and diverse cohort for Fall 2025! Applications are due on December 15, 2024.
Penn Demography continues its longstanding tradition of excellence with award-winning, distinguished faculty recognized for their scholarly achievements and leadership in the field. With support from both the university and the NIH, Penn Demography trains independent researchers who are prepared to play leading roles in social demography and population studies in leading universities and a variety of other organizations. Graduates have a firm grasp of both the substance and methods of study in formal and social demography and population sciences (mortality, fertility, migration, family, population aging, and demographic-economic interrelations) from both a domestic and international perspective. Students engage with NIH-funded faculty projects at the Population Studies Center and across the university and also have an opportunity to obtain a joint degree in demography and sociology.
More information about Penn Demography is available in the attached flyer or at http://demog.pop.upenn.edu.
Information about our application can be found at https://demog.pop.upenn.edu/prospective-students.
Please contact Dawn Ryan with any questions at ryandawn@pop.upenn.edu.
The Mathematics Department at Brown University balances a lively interest in students and teaching with a distinguished research reputation.
The program is designed to prepare especially able students for a career in mathematical research and college teaching. No GRE scores are required. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities.
Admission includes 5 years of support, including a fellowship in the first year. To assist in out mission to recruit students from underrepresented groups, additional Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowships are available for eligible students.
Visit Our Website: https://www.brown.edu/academics/math/graduate
For application information, please visit: https://graduateschool.brown.edu/apply-fma-or-doctoral-study-brown
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 1, 2025
Click here for a flyer about Brown University's Graduate Program in Mathematics.
Below are flyers advertising our PhD, MM, MS, and our new MS Concentration in Industrial Math. The University of Tennessee offers Master and PhD programs in both pure and applied mathematics, including a PhD concentration in Mathematical Biology. The priority deadline to apply for admission and an assistantship is December 15th with a standard deadline of January 15th for the fall 2025 entering class.
Graduate Studies in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Department of Mathematics MS in Industrial Mathematics
Our department offers teaching assistantships that include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance, and a waiver for standard semesterly fees. Research assistantships are offered by faculty members in a variety of research areas. Please review the information on our website at math.utk.edu, and learn more about our faculty research. Additional helpful links are listed below.
Admission & Assistantship Application
Admission/Assistantship Checklist
Admission Guide for International Students
If you have questions about our program, please contact us at mathgradprogram@utk.edu.
More Career-Planning Resources
- Career Information from the American Mathematical Society (AMS)
- Career Advice for Students from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
- Career Center from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- Career Resources from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Employers of Recent VT Math Majors: Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, Deloitte, GEICO, Google, Hilton, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, MIT Lincoln Lab, NSA, Raytheon
Job Titles of Recent VT Math Majors: Business Technology Analyst, Cognitive Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Database Manager, Deep Learning R&D, Economic Analyst, High School Math Teacher, Operations Research Analyst, Project Manager, Python Developer, Research Associate, Software Engineer, Spacecraft and Satellite Operations Tech, Technical Consultant, Web Developer
The average starting salary for May 2022 VT Math graduates was $84,600.
30% of May 2022 VT Math graduates pursued graduate degree programs.
Note: All information above is based on information voluntarily reported to the Mathematics Department or the Office of Career and Professional Development by recent VT Math graduates.
VT student post-graduation information from Career and Professional Development.
Math-major post-graduation information from Career and Professional Development.
The top "I wish I had..." responses from 2021 math graduates:
- learned more, or earlier about career options
- started my job search eariler
- asked advisors, staff, and professors for advice earlier or more often
- gotten more experience related to their major or career goals before graduating
The most common first methods of contact that 2021 math graduates had with their employer were:
- worked/volunteered with the employer in the past
- career fair
- went direcly to employer website
- job-seeker website such as Handshake or other
- Career Resources for International Students
- Career Q&A videos
- 15-minute mini appointments available with Career and Professional Development advisors
- Career and Professional Development Liaisons