Why Major in Math

Why Major in Mathematics

• Mathematics is a beautiful, fun, and practical field in which to work. If you enjoyed it, then consider it as a major.
• A major in mathematics helps a person become literate, conversant, and knowledgeable in many fields. “Understanding the math” can be a stumbling block or the key to understanding in the sciences, engineering, economics, and finance. Mathematics can be the mountain from which to survey the intellectual terrain.
• Professional schools in business, law, and medicine respect mathematics majors for their analytical ability and versatility. Nobody says, “they only majored in math”.
• Jobs with good job satisfaction. In “The Jobs Rated Almanac”, Les Krantz ranked jobs using the criteria of income, stress, physical demands, potential growth, job security and work environment. Several of the top ten jobs are mathematics related. See the Wall Street Journal's Career Journal.