Jobs for students proficient in math

Math is an important subject and school and proficiency in arithmetic serves people well when it comes time to leave the classroom and enter the workforce. As demand for workers proficient in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics continues to grow, students can benefit by working as hard as possible when studying such subjects.

People with strong math skills who thrive on data and crunching numbers may find a diverse array of jobs available to them when they are ready to enter the workforce. The following are just some of the positions that require math skills, courtesy of the Occupational Information Network, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and CareerCast.

• Economist: Economists study and analyze the effects of resources on costs and their relation to industry and government. • Accountant: Accountants are responsible for keeping accounting records and preparing financial statements for businesses or individuals.

• Game designer: Mathematics is involved in game theory, and programmers regularly utilize trigonometry, physics and calculus. The same can be said for movie or television animators.

• Stockbroker: Stockbrokers purchase and sell stocks, bonds and other securities. Exchanging large sums of money involves a strong command of math.

• Chemist: Chemists conduct analyses and experiments in laboratories that require qualitative and quantitative computation.

• Engineer: Mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and

civil engineer go handin-hand with math. Engineers in various fields perform a host of tasks, including designing equipment and evaluating the adaptability of materials.

• Pilot: Navigating, calculating wind speeds and fuel ration and much more are involved in piloting an aircraft. Math skills can be life-saving when pilots have to make adjustments and calculations thousands of feet in the air.

• Sports broadcaster: Math is involved in many aspects of sports. Sports broadcasters often must add up statistics on the fly and proficiency in math makes that easier.

• Astronomer: Observing, researching and interpreting astronomical phenomena requires a strong understanding of mathematics.

• Insurance underwriter: Underwriters rely on math to assess risk as they make recommendations to insurance companies before such companies will issue policies.

• Financial planner: Financial planners help businesses and individuals map out the ways to grow their money so they can secure their financial futures.

• Actuary: Actuaries measure risk and uncertainty as they evaluate the liklihood of future events occurring as they apply to certain areas, including insurance and pension programs.

Strong math skills can provide an entryway into a lucrative and stable career.