Math Path Career Plan

Math Path Career Plan

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Answer all parts to the prompt below.  Entire activity taken from

Winning at Math by Paul Nolting 6 editon.

Word Count: 200 Purpose: to determine math courses needed for desired degree and career. 1. What type of degree do you want? 2. What type of career do you want to have when you finish college? If undecided, then write

down the general field you might want to go into (humanities, science, business, etc.) 3. How much money do you want to make in your career? 4. Look at the charts below. Do you see your career?  If so, see if your career goals match the

amount of money you want to make.  After you have done this, write down the math courses you will need to finish your degree.

5. If your chosen career is not on the charts use the internet to look up the information you need. Follow the same procedure as the question above.

Examples of Jobs Requiring an Associate’s Degree

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Area of Math Career Approximate Salary

Business Math Medical Records and Health Information Technician

$32,000

Intermediate Algebra

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$43,000

Physical Therapy Assistant $44,000

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$49,000

Radiological Technologist $53,000

Respiratory Therapist $52,000

Liberal Arts Math

Veterinary Technologist Technician

$27,000

Environmental Engineering Technicians

$40,000

Tech Math Civil Engineering Technician $44,000

Statistics or College Algebra

Registered Nurse $62,000

Dental Hygienist $64,000

Radiation Therapists $71,000

College Algebra Computer Occupation $78,000

Medical Lab Technician $55,000

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Electrical Engineering Technician

$55,000

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

$60,000

Examples of Jobs Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree

Areas of Math Career Approximate Salary

Liberal Arts Special Topics in Math

Writers/Authors $58,000

Film Editor $54,000

Music Arranger $51,000

Graphic Designer $45,000

Statistics

Social Worker $39,000

Elementary Education $55,000

Kindergarten teacher $48,000

Probation Officers $52,000

College Algebra

Dietitians and Nutritionists $57,000

Medical and Clinical Lab Tech

$60,000

Business Calculus Accountants $68,000

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Personal Financial Advisor $72,000

Market Research Analysts $71,000

Financial Analyst $77,000

Construction Manager $86,000

Calculus II

Network Administrators $70,000

Computer Systems Analyst $84,000

Differential Equations

Engineer $89,000

Software Developer, System Software

$91,000

1. What type of degree do you want?,

2. What career do you want after college?,

3. How much money do you want to make?,

4. What math courses are needed for your degree?,

5. Does your desired salary match your career’s typical salary?