Graduate Studies/Careers/Jobs in Mathematics

The following are links for places to go to do some career and job research:

Four Year Career Planner

Have you tried Career Connections?

Have you "Touched Base" with Career Services available at Ohio State yet? If not, do so here.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you:

  • the training and education needed
  • earnings
  • expected job prospects
  • what workers do on the job
  • working conditions
In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more. You can also view frequently asked questions about the Handbook.

Math Will Rock Your World - an article from Jan. 2006 Business Week

SIAM (Science & Industry Advance w/Math) Careers Brochure

What Can I Do with a Math Major? - produced by the University of Tennessee

American Mathematical Society (AMS) careers page

  • AMS Careers in Math summary poster

Mathematical Association of America careers page

Math Forum - job placement information

Science's Next Wave - Career Development Resource for Scientists

AfterCollege job service

The Best Places to Work - job opportunities in the federal government

Making the Difference Organization - more opportunities in federal jobs

NSF and NASA funded Fellowships and Internships

USA Jobs - the official website of the US Federal Government

Partners for Public Service - more careers in the Federal Government

Student Jobs - in Government

Guide to Mathematics Career Education The article focuses on giving students the necessary tools to find and explore career paths available with a mathematics degree.

How to Apply to Graduate School 


Last updated by devol-bevilacqua.1 on 03/29/11