Careers in Mathematics & Statistics
You Do the Math
Unlock your hidden potential with a challenging career in a fast-growing field.
In today's data-driven world, mathematics and statistics skills are in high demand across industries like finance, data science, healthcare and research. Hone your analytical and logical thinking abilities to solve problems that shape the future. Launch your career where you can analyze, interpret and use data to make a difference.
30% Job Growth
Projected mathematician and statistician job growth from 2022 to 2032, U.S. Bureau of of Labor Statistics
$99,960
Mathematicians and statisticians national median salary, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022
Math & Stats Career Options
The career opportunities keep adding up.
Discover diverse careers in math and stats. From actuary to underwriter, our program prepares you for success in a range of dynamic fields.
- Actuary
- Biostatistician
- Cryptographer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Financial Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Market Research Analyst
- Math Teacher
- Mathematician
- Quantitative Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Statistician
- Stats Teacher
- Underwriter
Want to Teach Math?
Those who wish to earn licensure to teach elementary or high school should consult with advisers in Mathematics and Statistics and education early in their college years to make sure they meet all certification requirements.
Where Graduates Work
Graduates from the UW-Green Bay Mathematics and Statistics program report teaching math in area school districts. They also use their mathematics and statistic skills working in healthcare, insurance and financial industries. Source: UW-Green Bay First Destinations Survey
Schools & School Districts
- Ashwaubenon School District
- Berlin Area School District
- Fergus Falls School District
- Gillett School District
- Green Bay Area Public School District
- Holy Cross Catholic School, Green Bay
- Howard-Suamico School District
- Kenosha School District
- Kiel Area School District
- Neenah Joint School District
- New Holstein School District
- Oconto Falls School District
- Oshkosh Area School District
- Portage High School
- Pulaski Community School District
- Racine Unified School District
- School District of Bonduel
- School District of Brown Deer
- School District of Lomira
- School District of West De Pere
- Shawano School District
- Two Rivers Public Schools
Other Math & Stats Employers
- Schneider National
- Humana
- 55 Foundry
- Access, Inc.
- Acuity
- American Income Life Insurance Company
- American Tent
- Americollect, Inc.
- Associated Bank
- ATI Forged Products
- Bemis Company
- Brunswick Corporation
- Cigna Healthcare
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
- Imperial Supplies
- Integrated Merchandising Systems
- Northern States Agency
- Pioneer Metal Finishing
- Riverwest Food Pantry
- SECURA Insurance
- The Advantage Group
- The Resource Group
- Thrivent Financial
Learning Outcomes
By the time they successfully complete this program, Mathematics majors will be able to...
- Understand the important mathematical/statistical concepts, theorems, formulas, computational techniques and axiomatic systems in the required courses.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow, construct, and write mathematical proofs.
- Apply knowledge derived from the major content areas of Calculus, Analysis, and Linear Algebra.
- Pose mathematical/statistical problems and select and apply appropriate mathematical/statistical theories, models and tools to solve and/or analyze the problems.
- Demonstrate their understanding of how mathematics/statistics is used in the solution of real-world problems.
- Use technological aids appropriately in the study of mathematics/statistics and properly interpret and assess the computed results.
Math & Stats Skills
You will have gained the following skills and abilities from the math and stats curriculum:
- Ability to organize
- Attention to detail
- Analyzing
- Computer literacy
- Calculating & computing numerical data
- Critical thinking & problem-solving
- Interpreting technical data
- Logical reasoning
Professional Associations in Math & Stats
For more information about mathematicians, statisticians and teaching these subjects, refer to the following relevant professional associations. They provide information, networking opportunities and details about continued education.
American Mathematical Society
AMS aims to advance research and scholarship in mathematics and promote connection among the mathematical community.
Mathematical Association of America
MAA is the world's largest organization devoted to the interests of collegiate mathematics.
Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics
SIAM is dedicated to enriching our profession through publications, conferences, activity groups and programs.
Simons Laufer Mathematical Science Institute
SLMath exists to further mathematical research through broadly based programs in the mathematical sciences and closely related activities
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM's mission is to advocate for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.
American Statistical Association
AMStat's mission is to promote the practice and profession of statistics.
Meet a Phoenix
"In the fall of my second year at UW-Green Bay, I met a representative from Humana at the career fair. He guided me to apply to their actuarial internship program even though I was not at one of Humana’s target schools for actuaries. I ended up getting into their actuarial internship program and interned there in the summer between my second and third year at UW-Green Bay. At the end of the summer, they gave me an offer to return to a full-time position after graduation. This internship was key to my post-graduation success."
Brittani Weyenberg '16
Mathematics Major, Statistics Emphasis | Associate Director of an actuarial team at Humana
Want to Know more?
Contact our mathematics and statistics department today to learn more about careers in math and stats. They can help guide you to the right math major or minor for your desired career path.