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Career Possibilities for Math/Computer Science majors:

1. Academics:   elementary and secondary teaching, college/university teaching and research.

2. Business, Insurance, Banking:   sales, banking, statistics, market research, securities, actuarial, underwriting, data processing.

3. Industry:   applied mathematics, computer systems, data processing, operations research, numerical analysis, robotics, quality control, industrial engineering.

4. Government Agencies:   cryptologist, statistician, systems analyst, mathematician. (The NSA is the country's largest employer of mathematicians).

5. Computer Industry:   programming, system analysis, sales, marketing, data base management, product support, technical support, software engineering, research and development, hardware, training.

Pre-Professional Training:

   A major in mathematics can be an excellent preparation for graduate study in Law, Medicine, or Business. Several years ago, a nationwide study was done to analyse performance on the LSAT and GMAT based upon undergraduate major. Mathematics majors ranked first as a group on both tests.

Internship/Employment Links:

1. The SIAM Student and Career information may be of interest to you.

2. The NSF sponsors summer research for undergraduates in mathematics through its various REU Sites.

3. The Emory University Career Center has a colorful and extensive site, Career Paradise. Especially noteworthy is its Colossal List of Career Links .

4. Career Mosaic has a page called College Connection, which is tailored to students looking for their first job. Another page along the same lines is Monster Trak