Mathematics is one of the best choices when pursuing your university studies: professional opportunities in mathematics are very varied, far beyond being a teacher or dedicating yourself to research.
In this post we offer you useful information about the master's degrees you can choose, as well as what you can do after obtaining your degree and other interesting data such as the salary of a mathematician and employability.
What master's degree to do after the university degree in mathematics?
Once you finish your mathematics degree, while you are studying it or even before starting, one of the big questions that university students ask themselves is which master's degree to choose next.
In general, it is highly recommended to supplement your training with a master's degree or postgraduate studies: both broaden and deepen your knowledge in a specific area better suited to your particular mathematical profile and help increase your future career opportunities.
Currently, the range of options is very broad. Here you can see some of the areas of specialization that master's programs focus on:
- Algebra
- Mathematical analysis
- Statistics
- Geometry
- mathematical engineering
- applied mathematics
- advanced mathematics
When choosing, you must take into account two fundamental aspects:
- Let them be official. To find out if a master's degree is official, go to the website of the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees and enter the data of the University that teaches it, the name of the master's degree and the branch to which it belongs. An official master's degree is valid in all signatory countries of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
- If they are master's or postgraduate degrees. The master's degree (now second cycle) is spread over one or two years (depending on whether it has 60 or 120 ECTS credits), while the postgraduate degree has a duration of about 150 teaching hours. It is easier to combine for students who work at the same time or who want to reinforce a very specific and specific competence in their core learning, not as exhaustive as that of the master's degree. In this post about the differences between master's and postgraduate We expand the information if you are not very clear.
And remember: further studies don't mean less effort on your part. Your career is taking shape and demands professionalism, maturity, and commitment. If you need help or information about study methods or how to manage exam anxiety, you can find many helpful posts on our blog, including information on which calculators are permitted in Spain . Don't worry!
What career opportunities do you have in mathematics?
“Will I get a job?” If you're feeling dizzy thinking about whether a math degree will open doors for you in the job market, don't worry. Career opportunities for math experts have evolved remarkably, as rapidly as new technologies. The development of the internet and new ways of working with data have opened up a new field of research and development that requires new professionals specializing in computation and software engineering . And to unravel the intricate web of numbers and formulas hidden within machines and their programs, a mathematician is essential.
Does big data ring a bell ? It's the hot topic right now: its business relevance is undeniable. Gathering massive amounts of data at high speed, correcting current errors and predicting future trends, running marketing and advertising campaigns, implementing new solutions—it all depends on a skilled team with extensive knowledge of big data analysis. Doesn't it sound great to be a data scientist, data engineer, data architect , or data analyst who builds, models, and cleans all that data for large organizations? Or even a chief data officer or top executive responsible for modeling and processing it?
But you don't just have the option of working in big data : mathematics has become one of the most sought-after degrees, precisely because of its business and economic relevance. This means that the demand for mathematicians is growing and, at the same time, the expectations and scope of careers in a wide variety of sectors are expanding: from education to advertising and marketing, including finance, banking, IT, telecommunications, and the energy industry, in both the public and private sectors.
These are some of the most in-demand professions that require mathematics studies:
- IT administrator
- Computer systems analyst
- Financial analyst
- Functional analyst
- Programmer analyst
- Biostatistician
- Consultant
- Developer with
- Web developer
- Diploma in State Meteorology
- IT Director
- Secondary and Higher Education Teacher, in private or public centers
- Statistical
- State Statistician
- Expert in space and aeronautics technology
- Project manager
- Computer security technician – Cybersecurity
- Senior ICT Technician at the National Intelligence Center
How much does a mathematician earn in Spain?
The salary of a mathematician (who, moreover, usually finds their first job within six months of graduating) is around €2000-€3000 per month, a figure that is above the average monthly salary in Spain. The highest-paid mathematicians can earn up to €35,500 annually.
Furthermore, the employment rate for mathematicians exceeds 90%, more than enough incentive to realize that your career is one of the most beneficial when it comes to bringing you both professional and economic advantages.
We hope this post helps you discover just a small part of all the possibilities that mathematics offers. Career opportunities in mathematics are vast and have the advantage of expanding daily in line with technological advancements, so a new profession can always emerge. A promising future in a strong and growing job market awaits you amidst constantly expanding data, both physical and digital.
