What can you do with a Mathematics degree?

It’s a question students often ask, which is why we’ve made career advising a cornerstone of our program and encourage our students to start thinking about life after college.

The future is bright when it comes to math-related jobs. As businesses and government agencies rely more heavily on analyzing big data, these positions are expected to grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026 (approximately 50,400 new jobs)—a rate much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

With math majors in high demand, we help our students understand the versatility of a math degree and explore vast career options through advising, activities, and courses.

We focus on the job search process, too, providing practical and useful career-related skills. One course, for example, covers resume writing and includes a mock interview and connects every student with an alumni mentor. Other alumni visit Humboldt to talk about what they do now and how they use math in their careers. The Academic & Career Advising Center is another resource to help students succeed now and in the future.

In the end, students leave our program with more than a degree. They’re equipped to think critically and analytically, making them competitive in the workforce and prepared to pursue a higher degree.