Mathematics and Computer Science Career Snaps
Introduction
Career Snaps are snapshot introduction resource pages that invite you to explore a list of career titles and consider what piques your initial curiosity. Below are highlights of titles related to the major of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Please note: Career paths below vary in terms of required experience, education, and/or licensures, and further research into career paths of interest is important to help identify which require advanced degrees or bachelor's degrees.
Check what feels right! Feel free to review and consider how these titles appeal to your interests and how you would like to apply your major further. Check off titles of interest to begin the exploration process.
Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list but a starting point to connect your interests and to highlight some of the ways students with your major have transitioned to various career paths. Note that career titles may vary depending on the organization or company.
Career Titles
Actuarial Science
- Actuarial Data Scientist
- Actuarial Modeling Analyst
- Actuarial Pricing Analyst
- Actuarial Systems Developer
- Catastrophe Modeling Analyst
- Enterprise Risk Analyst
- Insurance Data Analyst
- Pension Analyst
- Predictive Modeling Analyst
- Risk Analytics Consultant
- Statistical Programmer
- Underwriting Analytics Specialist
Banking, Business, and Finance
- Algorithmic Trading Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Commercial Banking Analyst
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Financial Data Engineer
- Financial Systems Analyst
- FinTech Developer
- Investment Analytics Associate
- Portfolio Risk Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Risk Modeling Analyst
- Treasury Systems Analyst
Biomathematics
- Bioinformatics Programmer
- Biostatistical Programmer
- Clinical Data Scientist
- Computational Biologist
- Epidemiological Modeler
- Genetic Data Scientist
- Health Analytics Developer
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Medical Imaging Analyst
- Pharmaceutical Data Analyst
- Population Health Data Scientist
- Public Health Informatics Analyst
- Research Data Engineer
- Systems Biology Programmer
Digital Communications
- A/B Testing Analyst
- Analytics Engineer
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Content Analytics Specialist
- Data Visualization Engineer
- Digital Analytics Consultant
- Information Systems Analyst
- SEO Data Analyst
- Social Media Data Scientist
- Statistical Analyst
- UX Data Analyst
- Web Data Engineer
- Web Optimization Specialist
- Web Performance Analyst
Education
- Academic Data Analyst
- Assessment Systems Specialist
- Computer Science Instructor
- Curriculum Technology Specialist
- Educational Data Scientist
- Educational Software Developer
- Instructional Systems Designer
- Learning Analytics Specialist
- Mathematics Instructor
- Online Learning Developer
- Secondary Mathematics Teacher
- STEM Curriculum Developer
- Teaching Assistant (STEM)
- University Research Associate
Engineering and Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer
- Cloud Solutions Analyst
- Computer Systems Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Embedded Systems Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Robotics Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Systems Architect
- Technical Product Engineer
- Technology Consultant
- Test Automation Engineer
Government, International Affairs, and Public Service
- Census Data Scientist
- Cybersecurity Policy Analyst
- Defense Systems Analyst
- Economic Data Analyst
- Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
- Government IT Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Policy Data Analyst
- Public Sector Data Engineer
- Quantitative Policy Analyst
- Statistical Programmer
- Transportation Systems Analyst
- Urban Data Scientist
- Workforce Analytics Specialist
Health Care and Health Systems
- Clinical Informatics Analyst
- Healthcare Data Engineer
- Healthcare Data Scientist
- Health Economics Modeler
- Health Informatics Developer
- Health IT Systems Analyst
- Hospital Analytics Specialist
- Medical Data Analyst
- Predictive Health Analyst
- Quality Analytics Specialist
- Revenue Cycle Data Analyst
- Telehealth Systems Developer
- Utilization Analytics Specialist
- Value-Based Care Analyst
Manufacturing
- Automation Systems Analyst
- Data-Driven Process Engineer
- Industrial Analytics Engineer
- Inventory Optimization Analyst
- Logistics Systems Developer
- Manufacturing Data Engineer
- Operations Technology Analyst
- Predictive Maintenance Analyst
- Process Automation Engineer
- Production Systems Analyst
- Quality Analytics Engineer
- Robotics Automation Engineer
- Supply Chain Data Scientist
- Systems Integration Engineer
Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations
- Audience Analytics Manager
- Brand Data Analyst
- Consumer Insights Data Scientist
- Digital Marketing Data Engineer
- Marketing Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Automation Specialist
- Media Data Analyst
- Predictive Marketing Analyst
- Pricing Data Scientist
- Public Relations Data Analyst
- Sales Analytics Specialist
- Social Media Analytics Engineer
- Survey Data Scientist
- Web Analytics Engineer
Operations Research
- Applied Optimization Analyst
- Decision Science Analyst
- Logistics Modeling Analyst
- Mathematical Optimization Engineer
- Operations Analytics Consultant
- Operations Research Analyst
- Predictive Analytics Engineer
- Quantitative Modeler
- Scheduling Optimization Analyst
- Simulation Engineer
- Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
- Systems Modeling Engineer
- Transportation Optimization Analyst
- Workforce Analytics Engineer
Social Services
- Community Data Scientist
- Data Evaluation Specialist
- Grant Data Analyst
- Housing Analytics Coordinator
- Nonprofit Technology Analyst
- Policy Data Analyst
- Program Evaluation Data Scientist
- Research Data Analyst
- Social Impact Analyst
- Social Policy Data Engineer
- Social Services Systems Analyst
- Statistical Research Associate
- Survey Data Analyst
- Workforce Development Data Analyst
Ready for the Next Steps?
Curious about what else is out there? Use these prompts to explore new possibilities and take a moment to reflect on what resonates most with you.
Career Reflection Questions
Career Reflection Questions
Use these questions to begin reflecting on the factors that can help you choose a career, such as your interests, skills, and values.
Interests: What career titles above resonate with you the most?
Skills: What skills do you enjoy using and would like to apply in a future career? (Examples: Critical thinking, Research skills, Creative Problem Solving, Written and Oral Communication, etc.)
Values: What core values are most important to you, and how might your careers of interest align with your values? (Examples: Financial Stability/Earning Potential, Helping Others, Creativity, Equity/ Social Justice, Health & Wellness, etc.)
Career Exploration with AI
Career Exploration with AI
Interests: I’m interested in [list top 2 career areas above]. What are some career options that I can pursue with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science that combine these areas?
Skills: I enjoy using [list 2-3 skills you brainstormed]. What careers could I pursue with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science that allow me to use these skills every day?
Values: My top values are [list 2-4 values you brainstormed]. What careers could I pursue with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science that align with those values?
AI Prompts for a Deeper Dive
AI Prompts for a Deeper Dive
- What transferable skills would I get from pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science and how would they fit into the jobs in [career areas of interest]?
- Which careers could I pursue with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science that allow me to combine my interest in [list 2-4 career areas of interest] while staying true to my values of [list 2-4 values you brainstormed]?
- Which industries often hire people with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science without requiring graduate school or certification?
- What are some careers that can be pursued with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science where [list 2-4 skills] are important, and how do they contribute to the career?
- How can I combine my interest in [topic] and my Mathematics and Computer Science background into a meaningful career path?
- What types of volunteer work and on-campus activities would help me build experience for a job in [career field] while using my background in Mathematics and Computer Science?
- What might a typical workday look like for people in [list 2-4 career titles you checked above]?
- What internships can I participate in that would help prepare me for a career in [career area/career title]?
- What organizations in [location] offer internships related to [career interest or topic] that align with my values of [list of 2-3 values]?
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