Department of Mathematics
Your University of Toronto degree doesn’t train you for one career, it prepares you for many careers.
Mathematicians are critical thinkers who analyze, assess situations and find solutions to problems. Knowledge of mathematics opens gateways to many different professions. Aside from practical considerations, mathematics can be a highly satisfying intellectual pursuit. Employers value the problem solving skills and the analytical way of thinking that come with proper mathematical training.
What do employers value about Department of Mathematics graduates?
Within two years of graduation, 85% of graduates who are in the labour market are employed with a median salary of $64,407/year upon entering the workforce. 39% pursue further post-secondary studies. (Source: StatsCan Career Tool)
your degree after graduation
University of Toronto Mathematics alumni most frequently apply their critical thinking and data analysis in these industries:
- Finance
- Research
- Education
- Engineering
- Arts and Design
- Quality Assurance
- Business Development
- Sales
- Operations
- Consulting
- Law
graduate or professional school
A Mathematics degree equips students with the critical thinking and analysis skills for a variety of academic next steps, including graduate programs in:
- Mathematics
- Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Operations Research
- Physics
- Accounting
- Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Education
- Law
- Biostatistics
- Biomedical Research
- Neuroscience
- Finance
exploring opportunities while you're a student
Learn About yourself
Register for the Job Shadowing Program to connect with professionals, like a mathematics alum who is now a Marketing and Events Coordinator at Monarch Park Stadium, and others, in your career area of interest. During a half or full day job shadowing placement, you’ll begin to clarify your goals and better understand your career options.
Attend an In the Field program to meet professionals working in a variety of occupations within one organization.
Find a Work-Study Position and gain paid, on-campus positions that provide you with an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skills and explore how your academic studies translate to career possibilities.
Attend a career workshop or small group conversation to explore career possibilities, understand your skills, and plan for your career or further education. Visit clnx.utoronto.ca for more information.
Connect with Alumni
The Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) program provides opportunities for students and recent graduates, to meet and mingle with alumni, faculty, staff and fellow students from their department or academic unit. Alumni who volunteer for b2B Industry Nights, Career Panels, Speed Networking events and Mentorship Meals, offer guidance, career advice and encouragement to A&S students. By taking part in b2B, students will learn about the array of career possibilities available to them as A&S degree recipients.
Explore Your Options
While you’re a student, get the support and make the connections you need to transition into your dream career with the following recommendations.
Talk to your professors and teaching assistants to better understand and prioritize your opportunities in the context of your industry.
Participate in the alumni-student mentorship program, or alternative mentorships with peers or retired professors.
Apply to the Arts and Science Internship Program (ASIP), where you will complete Professional Development programming plus a minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 months of paid, full-time, academically related work experience.
Take 329, a year-long course interacting with children at Lord Landsdowne school.
Consider a six-year joint program with OISE to complete your undergraduate degree in mathematics and receive a Master’s degree in teaching.
helpful career and industry related resources
- Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto
- Canadian Mathematical Society - Career Profiles
- Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society
- Statistical Society of Canada