Science & Mathematics Division

Careers

MATHEMATICIAN / STATISTICIAN

Mathematicians and statisticians conduct research and analyze numerical data to provide information to help solve managerial, scientific, and engineering or social problems.

Areas of Specialization:

• Applied Statistics
• Mathematicians
• Mathematical Statisticians
• Agricultural
• Electrical
• Nuclear
• Chemical
• Industrial

Work Activities:

• Design surveys and questionnaires
• Interpret numerical results of surveys and experiments to make predictions and draw conclusions
• Use graphs, charts and written and verbal reports to present information
• Propose new theories, formulate original concepts and devise new approaches to solve mathematical problems
• Apply math and statistical methods to other fields
• Teach students

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Excellent mathematical skills
• Relate and represent abstract ideas by means of symbols
• Perform precise work and draw conclusions from data
• Accuracy
• Good verbal and written skills
• Computer skills
• Generalize from the specific and think abstractly

Work Settings and Employers:

• Offices and classrooms
• Colleges and universities
• Governmental agencies
• Insurance firms and finance companies
• Private industries
• Research organizations

Related Occupations:

• Actuaries
• Computer Programmers
• Economists
• University, College, and High School Teachers
• Systems Analysts

Hiring Practices:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Advanced degree is required for college teaching and research
• Apprenticeship or internship, technical preparation, or cooperative learning experience may be the most competitive

Wages:

• Average entry wage is approximately $24,840 per year in Georgia

Program of Study at Darton College to Pursue Career