{"id":6,"date":"2021-04-08T14:18:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/mathematics-computer-science\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2023-03-29T09:16:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T14:16:57","slug":"career-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/mathematics-computer-science\/career-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students who graduate with a degree in Mathematics or Computer Science can work in almost any field due to their skills being needed and applicable universally.<\/p>\n

Common Careers for Mathematics Graduates<\/h2>\n

Many career fields are in need of employees with a high-level understanding of mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career<\/strong><\/th>\nMedian Salary<\/strong><\/th>\nOutlook<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Actuary<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$105,900<\/td>\n21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elementary School Teacher<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,350<\/td>\n4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$95,570<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High School Teacher<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,820<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance Underwriter<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$76,390<\/td>\n-4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$93,000<\/td>\n11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Market Research Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$63,920<\/td>\n19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathematician and Statistician<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$96,280<\/td>\n31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Middle School Teacher<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,320<\/td>\n4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personal Financial Advisor<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$94,170<\/td>\n15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property Appraisers and Assessors<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,340<\/td>\n4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operations Research Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$82,360<\/td>\n23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Common Careers for Computer Science Graduates<\/h2>\n

Computer Science graduates are needed in almost every industry to serve their technology needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career<\/th>\nMedian Salary<\/th>\nOutlook<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer and Information Research Scientists<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$131,490<\/td>\n21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer and Information Systems Managers<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$159,010<\/td>\n16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Hardware Engineer<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$128,170<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Network Architect<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$120,520<\/td>\n4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Programmer<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$93,000<\/td>\n-10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Support Specialist<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$57,910<\/td>\n6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Systems Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$99,270<\/td>\n7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Database Administrator<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$101,000<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information Security Analysts<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$102,600<\/td>\n35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network and Computer Systems Administrator<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$80,600<\/td>\n3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$109,020<\/td>\n25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Web Developers and Digital Designers<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$78,300<\/td>\n23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Computer Science Majors With GIS Minor\/Cert<\/h2>\n

Computer Science students can benefit from combining their major with a GIS minor<\/a> or GIS certificate<\/a>. Additional careers these students can pursue include<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career<\/th>\nMedian Salary<\/th>\nOutlook<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$68,900<\/td>\n3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conservation Scientists and Foresters<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$63,750<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$50,080<\/td>\n4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

View more career outlook information<\/a> from Career Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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