Mathematic Careers Dealing with Computers
Mathematic careers dealing with computers fall into both applied and theoretical fields. "Jobs Rated Almanac," a yearly publication ranking U.S. jobs, regularly rates mathematics careers dealing with computers in the top 10 jobs. The ratings are based on the physical demands of the employment, amount of security, stress involved in the job duties, usual working environment, future outlook for the field and the income earned in the career. As opposed to a decade ago, most mathematicians now use computers in duties that once were done with paper, pencil and a calculator.
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Statistician
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Work as a statistician is a top ten-rated job, according to "Jobs Rated Almanac." Math majors with an ability to apply statistical theory to the real world, using computer programs, will have the best opportunity for careers until 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Robotics
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Mathematics, combined with an engineering and computer science degree, allows employees in this field to work in robotic design and implementation.
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Geomatics
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This field was once labeled "surveying engineering," but with advances in the technology, it now involves more than simple surveying. Knowledge of math, geology and computer science are required, as well as the ability to use land information system (LIS) and geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD) programs.
Actuary and Cryptanalyst
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"Jobs Rated Almanac" routinely rates actuaries in the top five jobs each year. Career specialists in this field use computers to analyze statistical models to determine probabilities for insurance companies, retirement and pension plans. A high level of math education and a sophisticated knowledge of computer programming are required in this applied mathematical field that deciphers and analyzes methods used to encrypt information including law enforcement, financial and military information.
Operations Research
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This math career assists in developing policy to aid the military, airlines and manufacturers in determining the best, most cost-efficient manner to develop inventory control, airline routes, resource allocation, employee schedules and distribution systems.
Systems Analyst and Software Engineer
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Advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science, as well as a working knowledge of programming and computers, is necessary for employment as a computer systems analyst. Software engineer is another top five-job field, according to "JRA." This career specialist uses math principles to create applications used for computerized graphics, medicine and financial planning.
Salary and Future Outlook
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Median annual income for math careers using computers is nearly $90,000. The highest pay for the field goes to mathematicians who use computer technology. These mathematicians earn more than $135,000 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of careers in mathematics (combined with computer skills) increased, compared to other occupations in other fields, according to the BLS. Most careers require a doctorate for work in private industry and a master's degree for a job working for the federal government.
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