Mathematics is the science of numbers and the abstract formulation of their operations. Quantitative skills acquired through this study are useful in career fields which include computer science, business, actuarial science, engineering, life and physical sciences, medicine, and research. Actuaries concentrate on the study of actuarial science and usually work for the government, an insurance agency, or a consulting firm. They interpret statistics to determine the likelihood of injury, sickness, death, or loss of property among various population groups and develop insurance rates and plans for these groups. Entry-level jobs available to graduates in this field include: actuary, computer programmer, engineer, internal revenue agent, military intelligence officer, pension administrator, rate analyst, research mathematician, statistician, systems analyst, cryptanalyst, and teacher. Among the employers who hire graduates: banks, computer services, consulting firms, corporations, educational institutions, engineering firms, government agencies, insurance companies, manufacturing firms, pharmaceutical companies, and research and development laboratories. Most mathematics graduates go directly into the field where they can earn good salaries, even at entry level. A few go immediately into graduate schools for further study.
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