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WHat are the options for a math Ph.D. besides teaching??
Hi, I will be getting my BS in pure math this spring and I need some advice. I breezed through the undergrad math curriculum in 3 years and this year I am taking real analysis and analytic function theory which are 600 level (master level) classes at my shool. All of my professors have full confidence that I could get a Ph.D. in math. However, I have no interest in being a teacher at any level. My question has a couple parts
1. What jobs are out there for math Ph.D. that use high level math? I am not looking to go all the way just to do someone taxes or bookeeping etc.
2. What is the realistic starting salary for a math ph.d? is $55,000 a pipe dream?
3. Will my age hinder or limit my chances/opportunities at landing a good job? I got a late start at college because I did 6 years in the military before I started school. So that will put me at 35 if I go until I get a ph.d
I am using $55,000 for starting salary because if I take my BS and go back into the military I would be an officer and I would start out at $51k. By the time I get a ph.d I could already be making $72k in the military just by getting promoted twice.
If I had to choose between a math job or military officer I would choose the math job over the military, but not by much. I like them both a lot and If I can make a good living in the math field then I will do it. If not, then I only have to work 14 more years in the military and I then I can retire and military retirement is good.
any inputs would be appreciated, sorry for the long post
Hi, I will be getting my BS in pure math this spring and I need some advice. I breezed through the undergrad math curriculum in 3 years and this year I am taking real analysis and analytic function theory which are 600 level (master level) classes at my shool. All of my professors have full confidence that I could get a Ph.D. in math. However, I have no interest in being a teacher at any level. My question has a couple parts
1. What jobs are out there for math Ph.D. that use high level math? I am not looking to go all the way just to do someone taxes or bookeeping etc.
2. What is the realistic starting salary for a math ph.d? is $55,000 a pipe dream?
3. Will my age hinder or limit my chances/opportunities at landing a good job? I got a late start at college because I did 6 years in the military before I started school. So that will put me at 35 if I go until I get a ph.d
I am using $55,000 for starting salary because if I take my BS and go back into the military I would be an officer and I would start out at $51k. By the time I get a ph.d I could already be making $72k in the military just by getting promoted twice.
If I had to choose between a math job or military officer I would choose the math job over the military, but not by much. I like them both a lot and If I can make a good living in the math field then I will do it. If not, then I only have to work 14 more years in the military and I then I can retire and military retirement is good.
any inputs would be appreciated, sorry for the long post
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