Lincoln Memorial University Libraries: Mathematics: Career Information

Internet Resources

National Security Agency l Central Security Service l Career Fields l Mathematics
NSA Mathematicians spend their days focusing on some of today's most distinctive challenges and problems. They apply Number Theory, Group Theory, Finite Field Theory, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Mathematical Statistics, Combinatorics, and more. We encourage our Mathematicians to participate in interdisciplinary assignments and train with professionals in such fields as Computer Science and Signals Analysis.

Mathematics
Significant Points l Nature of the Work l Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement l Employment l Job Outlook l Projections Data l Earnings l Related Occupations l Sources of Additional Information l O*NET-SOC Code Coverage Mathematicians (15-2021.00)
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Mathematicians, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos043.htm (visited January 20, 2011).

Mathematics Careers
Some Popular Career Choices l Teaching l Actuarial Science l Computer Science l Operations Research l Biomathematics l Cryptography l Finance l More Information
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One of the benefits of studying mathematics is the variety of career paths it provides. A 2009 study showed that the top three best jobs in terms of income and other factors were careers suited for math majors. Another recent survey shows that the top 15 highest-earning college degrees have a common element: mathematics.