Careers
There is high demand for workers with STEM degrees. Problems are becoming more complex, and there’s a need for workers with advanced math skills to help generate solutions.
A Career in Numbers
Trained math experts fill a wide variety of roles. You can be involved in research, technology, statistics, risk management and more. You may work in sectors like finance, business, government, medicine and healthcare.
You can also continue your studies with a Master's or PhD, and explore careers in medicine, business, or teaching.
STEM-specific career specialists can help you explore the options. Check out what's available at TMU's Career & Co-op Centre.
Employment Rates
As of 2021, 80% of TMU mathematics graduates found employment within six months, and 100% within two years after graduation.*
*Data sourced from Employment Rates of Graduates in Undergraduate Programs, by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities and Institutions
Sample Sectors and Roles
Below are just a few of the roles pursued by graduates of mathematics programs.
Government
Statistician
Economist
Cyber Security Specialist
Forensic Accountant
Demographer
Insurance
Insurance Actuary
Data Analyst
Underwriting Analyst
Statistician
Financial Services
Actuary
Auditor
Financial Planner
Investment Banker
Management Consultant
Quantitative Analyst
Research
Bioinformatician
Biostatician
Data Scientist
Mathematical Modeller
Statistical Analyst
Research Analyst
Technology
Business Analyst
Cryptologist
Data Analyst
Database Developer
Product Manager
Video Game Design
And more
Teacher/Professor
Science Policy Analyst
People Analytics Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Technical Consultants
"The Financial Math program at [TMU] is exceptional because of the knowledge and skill set you will gain. The farther you are in the program, the more choices of career paths you can see. I changed my mind several times throughout my undergrad, but am now planning on a career in data science, and am excited to start implementing everything I’ve learned.”