Mathematics and Statistics
The study of mathematics and statistics helps students develop their conceptual skills, problem solving ability and analytical thinking. Graduates can apply their high-level mathematical and statistical techniques to areas such as biostatistics, econometrics, operations research, actuarial risk analysis, optimization, and coding theory.
What can I do with this major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Mathematics or Statistics. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
How To Create a LinkedIn Profile and Tips To Navigate
While LinkedIn can provide the most comprehensive database of what both new and experienced alumni have done on their career journey, below are some examples of what recent alums have done following graduation.
Job Titles & Employers of New Alumni
- Brand Technical Sales Specialist - IBM
- Data Visualization Develper - Qlarion, LLC
- Senior Consultant - Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
- Geometry Teacher - Baltimore County Public Schools
- Financial Analyst - Precise - Int
- Pricing Intern - The Walt Disney Company
- Data Analyst II - Capital Blue Cross
- Actuarial Analyst - BCG Pension Risk Consultants
- Assistant Wealth Manager - Webbert Financial Planning
- Systems Engineer - Dell Technologies
Advanced Degrees Pursued by New Alumni
- Master of Operations Research and Information Engineering - Cornell Tech
- Master of Arts in Teaching - Loyola University Maryland
- Master of Data Science - Loyola University Maryland
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Math/Stat Club
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.
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