In today's high-tech workplace, people with strong math skills are more in demand than ever and there are excellent opportunities for graduates with a degree in mathematics. Their knowledge and skills are vital in fields such as cryptography, computer security, computer modeling, statistical modeling and biotechnology. Mathematical skills also are valued in finance and other business-related fields, astronomy and space exploration, medicine, robotics and film animation.

Whether they work in business or private research, computers or government, mathematicians use their knowledge and skills to find practical solutions to real-world problems.