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📐Mathematics
What you learn in Mathematics class opens doors to 19 DMV careers — and hundreds beyond. Tap a card to see the full profile.
Key concepts
GeometryAlgebraStatisticsMeasurement
Skills you build
Problem solvingSpatial reasoningData literacyPrecision
Real-world uses
Designing bridges & buildingsModeling financial riskAnalyzing labor market trendsProgramming The Career Connector systems
Career profiles
Careers powered by Mathematics
Each profile shows salary, local demand, education, key skills, a day in the life, and how Mathematics connects.
Investigative
Realistic
Civil Engineer
Engineering
Design roads, bridges, water systems, and the public works around them.
DMV median salary
$119k
+6% growth
Local demand
494
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Civil Engineers use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Key skills
MathProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at office design work plus construction site visits — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using problem solving.
Midday
Deep work: apply spatial reasoning to designing bridges & buildings while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Mathematics.
Related high school courses
GeometryAlgebraStatisticsMeasurementPhysicsEngineering Design
Real-world applications
- Designing bridges & buildings
- Modeling financial risk
- Analyzing labor market trends
- Programming The Career Connector systems
Investigative
Conventional
Data Scientist
Information Technology
Turn large datasets into models and decisions organizations can act on.
DMV median salary
$129k
+36% growth
Local demand
467
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Scientists use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Conventional
Data Analyst
Information Technology
Turn messy data into charts, answers, and decisions people can act on.
DMV median salary
$118k
+23% growth
Local demand
788
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Analysts use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Conventional
Actuary
Finance
Use math and statistics to measure financial risk.
DMV median salary
$143k
+22% growth
Local demand
50
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
📐 Mathematics in this career
Actuarys use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Conventional
Enterprising
Financial Analyst
Finance
Study financial data and recommend where money should go.
DMV median salary
$118k
+9% growth
Local demand
643
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
📐 Mathematics in this career
Financial Analysts use geometry and problem solving to modeling financial risk.
Artistic
Investigative
Architect
Engineering
Design buildings that are safe, beautiful, and buildable.
DMV median salary
$111k
+8% growth
Local demand
166
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
📐 Mathematics in this career
Architects use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Conventional
Accountant
Finance
Track, verify, and report the financial health of an organization.
DMV median salary
$97k
+6% growth
Local demand
2,911
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
📐 Mathematics in this career
Accountants use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Artistic
Machine Learning Engineer
Information Technology
Build and train the models behind intelligent software.
DMV median salary
$173k
+26% growth
Local demand
462
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
📐 Mathematics in this career
Machine Learning Engineers use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Conventional
Data Analyst
Information Technology
Turn messy data into charts, answers, and decisions people can act on.
DMV median salary
$118k
+23% growth
Local demand
788
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Analysts use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Conventional
Enterprising
Logistics Coordinator
Finance
Move products and materials where they need to be, on time.
DMV median salary
$94k
+19% growth
Local demand
508
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Logistics Coordinators use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Conventional
Realistic
Air Traffic Controller
Engineering
Direct aircraft safely through takeoff, en route airspace, and landing.
DMV median salary
$163k
+3% growth
Local demand
23
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Air Traffic Controllers use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Conventional
Data Analyst
Information Technology
Turn messy data into charts, answers, and decisions people can act on.
DMV median salary
$118k
+23% growth
Local demand
788
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Analysts use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Realistic
Conventional
CNC Machinist
Skilled Trades
Program and run machines that cut parts to exact specs.
DMV median salary
$61k
+2% growth
Local demand
567
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
📐 Mathematics in this career
CNC Machinists use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Conventional
Data Analyst
Information Technology
Turn messy data into charts, answers, and decisions people can act on.
DMV median salary
$118k
+23% growth
Local demand
788
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Analysts use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Enterprising
Realistic
Construction Manager
Skilled Trades
Plan budgets, schedules, and crews so building projects finish safely.
DMV median salary
$127k
+9% growth
Local demand
806
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Construction Managers use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Realistic
Civil Engineer
Engineering
Design roads, bridges, water systems, and the public works around them.
DMV median salary
$119k
+6% growth
Local demand
494
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Civil Engineers use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Key skills
MathProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at office design work plus construction site visits — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using problem solving.
Midday
Deep work: apply spatial reasoning to designing bridges & buildings while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Mathematics.
Related high school courses
GeometryAlgebraStatisticsMeasurementPhysicsEngineering Design
Real-world applications
- Designing bridges & buildings
- Modeling financial risk
- Analyzing labor market trends
- Programming The Career Connector systems
Investigative
Realistic
Civil Engineer
Engineering
Design roads, bridges, water systems, and the public works around them.
DMV median salary
$119k
+6% growth
Local demand
494
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Civil Engineers use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Key skills
MathProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at office design work plus construction site visits — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using problem solving.
Midday
Deep work: apply spatial reasoning to designing bridges & buildings while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Mathematics.
Related high school courses
GeometryAlgebraStatisticsMeasurementPhysicsEngineering Design
Real-world applications
- Designing bridges & buildings
- Modeling financial risk
- Analyzing labor market trends
- Programming The Career Connector systems
Investigative
Conventional
Data Analyst
Information Technology
Turn messy data into charts, answers, and decisions people can act on.
DMV median salary
$118k
+23% growth
Local demand
788
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Analysts use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
Investigative
Conventional
Data Analyst
Information Technology
Turn messy data into charts, answers, and decisions people can act on.
DMV median salary
$118k
+23% growth
Local demand
788
openings
Education
Certification
📐 Mathematics in this career
Data Analysts use geometry and problem solving to designing bridges & buildings.
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