Studying mathematics at Carthage helps you acquire methods of logical reasoning and deduction, and develop problem-solving skills for a wide variety of applications, perfect for a career in mathematics. 

Outlook for mathematics careers

The demand for mathematicians and statisticians is expected to increase by 31 percent from 2021 through 2031; the employment of actuaries is also growing faster than average. Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries work in many fields, including education, government, healthcare, insurance, and research and development.

  • Engineer
  • Professor, Mathematics
  • Actuary
  • Structural Analyst
  • Computer Programmer
  • Accountant
  • Mathematician
  • Financial Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Statistician
  • Aerospace Mathematician
  • Math Teacher
  • Economist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Underwriter
  • Cost Estimator/Analyst
  • Data Scientist

Many Carthage mathematics graduates have been hired for positions with the following companies:

  • Actuarial Data Analyst — Milliman
  • Second Vice President and Actuary — Trustmark Insurance Company
  • Professor — University of Sioux Falls
  • Professor — Willamette University
  • Professor — Carthage College
  • Senior Software Engineer — Rockwell Collins
  • Research Scientist — Ifakara Health Institute
  • Manufacturing and Data Analysis — Marquette Gas
  • Day Founder at 英道, a preschool in Japan with nearly 100 students
  • Programmer Analyst — Sentry Insurance
  • Research Assistant — Medical College of Wisconsin
  • EDI Interface Analyst — Epic Systems
  • High School Math Teacher — Kenosha Unified School District
  • Oregon State University
  • University of Wisconsin
  • North Carolina State University
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Tulane University
  • University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • Marquette University
  • Cornell University
  • University of Nebraska
  • Indiana University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • University of Kentucky
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Syracuse University
  • Western Michigan University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Colorado-Boulder

Hear from Carthage mathematics alumni

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