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What are some companies that higher Mathematicans? Does Google hire Mathematicians?
Zondrina said:If you're not planning to be a professor or do research, the job prospects are mostly bleak for mathematicians (sadly).
StatGuy2000 said:That is not true. There is a high demand for math majors, particularly those with a background in statistics, to work in areas such as data mining, data analysis, and statistical analysis in a wide variety of firms e.g. market research analysis, banks and other financial institutions, pharmaceutical/biotech companies, etc.
Many math majors who also double major in computer science (the two degrees often go hand-to-hand) often work in the high-tech sector as computer programmers/software engineers. It's also quite common for math majors to double major in economics or accounting, and many of those often find employment in accounting or consulting firms. Having a major in math is also a good preparation to pursue the actuarial field, especially if you have passed at least some of the actuarial exams (although if I'm not mistaken, Locrian has posted that the entry-level actuarial job market is fairly saturated).
And to answer the OP, yes, Google does hire many math majors (often those with MS or PhD in math).
Zondrina said:The OP's question is very general and does not clarify whether or not he/she intends to pursue statistics or stick to mathematics. I'm assuming mathematics and statistics are separate as career choices (even though they are the same educationally).
There definitely isn't a high demand for mathematics majors in particular. Most mathematicians are going to find themselves without a job these days and it's not because they aren't intelligent. Pursuing statistics and actuarial science would be a much better choice if you're looking to pay the bills at the end of the day.
emlekarc said:Thank you very much for your replies! I would be double majoring in Math and Computer Engineering. I would then go on to get my Masters, and PhD in Mathematics (I believe in the Applied Mathematics area but I'm not sure what I would focus on, but I don't think it would be Satistics).
Zondrina said:If you're not planning to be a professor or do research, the job prospects are mostly bleak for mathematicians (sadly).
StatGuy2000 said:That is not true. There is a high demand for math majors, particularly those with a background in statistics, to work in areas such as data mining, data analysis, and statistical analysis in a wide variety of firms e.g. market research analysis, banks and other financial institutions, pharmaceutical/biotech companies, etc.
Locrian said:I don't think you two are talking about the same thing, and I think both posts are reasonably true.
As far as I'm concerned, a mathematician is someone who studies novel areas of mathematics for a living. This is a definition I've encountered in literature and among professors. It's narrow, but I think it's right.
Given that definition, almost no one with a BS or even MS in math is actually a mathematician (grad students excluded). The majority of PhD's in statistics are not mathematicians. Grocery store cashiers, actuaries and statisticians all apply mathematics in their jobs, but just about none of them are mathematicians.
Almost everyone I worked at in my last job and my current job have degrees in math. None of them are mathematicians, all are employed in industry, and all have excellent job prospects.
StatGuy2000 said:Google hires mathematicians i.e. those who have PhDs in math, and the answer to that question is yes -- there not be many openings, but there certainly are some openings).
Well I never said it was easy to get a position at Google, just that Google hires mathematicians.Zondrina said:I ran a search for that; The prospects are hopeless on a good day.
emlekarc said:What are some companies that higher Mathematicans? Does Google hire Mathematicians?
Many different types of companies hire Math majors, including technology companies, financial institutions, consulting firms, and government agencies.
Math majors need to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a solid understanding of mathematical concepts and theories. They also need to be proficient in computer programming and have strong communication skills.
Yes, Google does hire Math majors (Mathematicians). They are often hired for roles such as data analysts, software engineers, and quantitative analysts. Google values the problem-solving and analytical skills that Math majors possess.
Other popular companies that hire Math majors include Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and the National Security Agency. These companies value the analytical and problem-solving skills that Math majors possess.
Math majors can pursue a variety of career paths in these companies, including data analyst, software engineer, financial analyst, actuary, risk analyst, and operations research analyst. They can also move into leadership roles such as project managers or data science managers.