Maths is important in so many careers, and for some, it’s the main game
Interested in maths but confused about where it may take you? Check out our list of careers that require you to have maths skills to succeed. Some may surprise you!
A is for Astronomer
Astronomy is all about observing and studying celestial objects like stars, planets and galaxies, which takes serious maths skills!
B is for Biostatistician
In this career, you need to be able to interpret results and predict what is going to happen in experiments.
C is for Cryptographer
Making and breaking codes for a living is almost like being a spy (spy agencies need cryptographers too). Problem-solving is a must in this field.
D is for Data analyst
A lot of fields outside of STEM involve working with large sets of data, so if you enjoy identifying trends and analysing data – this could be the career for you!
E is for Epidemiologist
Monitoring and trying to prevent the spread of diseases are skills based in maths.
F is for Forecasting system analyst
Using your maths and data skills, you could make predictions for critical industries like the energy sector
G is for Graphic designer
Being able to use ratio relations and knowing shapes that look good to people’s eyes are vital for a career in graphic design
H is for High school maths teacher
In this high-demand career, you’ll help shape the future careers of your students!
I is for Industrial engineer
If you want to improve industries like manufacturing, automotive or retail, this might be the path for you!
J is for Journalist (data)
Data journalists know how to interpret data and use it to tell stories that others can understand.
K is for Kineticist (in chemistry and physics)
Using complex maths and physics, kineticists work out how objects, like big machinery, move.
L is for Lecturer
As a lecturer you can specialise in any part of mathematics that interests you (plus, hopefully research at the same time).
M is for Market researcher
Work for big-name brands in the retail, technology or health spaces to help improve products!
N is for Nurse
As a nurse it is really important to know ratios and relationships between weight and other body factors when
giving patients medication.
O is for Operations manager
Wherever there are people working in an organisation, there is someone needed to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
P is for pharmacist
Making sure that people have the right medication dosage is critical
Q is for Quality control inspector
Using trials and switching out variables is all part of the job for a quality control inspector.
R is for Robotics engineer
Robots can be used for almost anything, but they do require a lot of programming, which is where your love of maths comes in!
V is for Video game designer
Developing, trialling and making sure that things look just right requires skills in dimensional thinking and physics.
W is for Weather forecaster
Meteorologists use complex calculations to predict the weather, often using algorithms they develop themselves.
S is for Surveyor
Surveyors use maths to map out spaces, programming complex algorithms to recreate the space digitally
T is for Tax advisor
Taxes can be tricky, so advisors need a strong base in maths, especially when juggling different tax types for different people.
U is for Urban planner
Planning and developing cities involves a lot of maths to calculate the cost of materials, crunch data and forecast growth.
X is for X-Ray technician
An X-Ray technician helps doctors diagnose and measure what’s going on in sick patients’ bodies.
Y is for Yield analyst
It’s important to have someone to check that producers are making the right amount of stuff in industries such as mining, cosmetics, medicine and more!
Z is for Zoologist
Maybe you have a passion for endangered animals? Maths is important for tracking the populations of animals both in zoos and in the wild
A version of this article also appears in our upcoming issue of Careers with STEM: Maths and Data 2025.
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