Majors of Interest

Emerging Careers

https://admissions.lewisu.edu/www/documents/Emerging_Careers_eBook.pdf

20 Jobs You Can Get With a Law Enforcement Degree

https://golawenforcement.com/articles/20-jobs-you-can-get-with-a-law-enforcement-degree/

Jobs You Can Get With a Psychology Degree

https://www.psychologydegree411.com/careers/

Jobs You Can Get With a Business Degree

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/business-and-management-studies

Jobs You Can Get With a Marketing Degree

https://www.franklin.edu/blog/what-can-you-do-with-a-marketing-degree

Jobs You Can Get With a History Degree

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/history

Jobs You Can Get With a Finance Degree

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-jobs-for-finance-majors-2064048

Jobs You Can Get With a Social Science Degree

https://gradireland.com/careers-advice/jobs-with-your-degree/what-can-i-do-with-a-social-science-degree

Majoring in Music

https://majoringinmusic.com/

Social Science Programs in Illinois

Augustana College Monmouth College

Aurora University Olivet Nazarene University

Benedictine University Principia College

Blackburn College Quincy University

Bradley University Rockford College

Chicago State University Roosevelt University

Concordia University Chicago Saint Xavier University

DePaul University Shimer College

Dominican University Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Eastern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Elmhurst College Trinity Christian College

Eureka College Trinity International University

Governors State University University of Chicago

Greenville College University of Illinois at Chicago

Illinois College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Illinois Institute of Technology University of Illinois: Springfield

Illinois State University University of St. Francis

Illinois Wesleyan University Western Illinois University

Judson University Wheaton College

Knox College Lewis University

Lake Forest College MacMurray College

Loyola University Chicago MacMurray College

McKendree University Millikin University

Education Programs in Illinois

Augustana College North Central College

Aurora University North Park University

Blackburn College Northern Illinois University

Bradley University Northwestern University

Chicago State University Olivet Nazarene University

College of Lake County Parkland College

Columbia College Chicago Prairie State College

Concordia University Quincy University

DePaul University Rockford University

Dominican University Roosevelt University

Eastern Illinois University Saint Xavier University

Elmhurst College School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Eureka Colle Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Governors State University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Harold Washington College Trinity Christian College

Hebrew Theological College Trinity International University

Illinois Institute of Technology University of Illinois at Chicago

Illinois State University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Illinois Wesleyan University University of St. Francis

Judson University Western Illinois University

Lake Land College Wheaton College

Lewis University McKendree University

Loyola University Chicago Millikin University

MacMurray College National-Louis University

Engineering Programs in Illinois

Augustana College Northwestern University

Benedictine University Olivet Nazarene University

Bradley University Principia College

DeVry University: Chicago Southern Illinois University Carbondale

DeVry University: Online Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Eastern Illinois University University of Illinois at Chicago

Eureka College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Illinois Institute of Technology Western Illinois University

MacMurray College Wheaton College

Northern Illinois University

Useful Websites for the Health Field

- Association of American Medical College

(AAMC) www.aamc.org

- Aspiring Docs, Increasing Diversity in Med.

aspiringdocs.org

- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

www.aacom.org

- Physicians Assistant Education Association

(PAEA) www.paeaonline.org

- American Association of Colleges of Nursing

(AACN) www.aacn.nche.edu

- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

(AAVMC) www.aavmc.org

- Association of Colleges of Optometry

(ASCO) www.opted.org

- American Dental Education Association

(ADEA) www.adea.org

- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

(AACP) www.aacp.org

- The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine's

(AACPM) www.aacpm.org

- Bureau of Labor Statistics

htpp://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

- Explore Health Careers

www.explorehealthcareers.org

Health Careers

Art Therapist Licensed Practical Nurse

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor Massage Therapist

Anesthesiologists's Assistant Medical Assistant

Athletic Trainer Medical Laboratory Technician

Audiologist Medical Physicist

Biomedical Engineer Medical Physicist

Biomedical Illustrator Medical Secretary

Biostatistician Medical Technologist

Blood Bank Specialist Medical Transcriptionist

Cardiograph (EKG) Technician Mental Health Careers

Cardiopulmonary Technician Mental Health Technician

Cardiovascular Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Chaplain Nurse Aide

Clinical Specialist Nurse Midwife

Dental Assistant Nurse Practitioner

Dental Hygienist Occupational Therapist

Dental Laboratory Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Ophthalmic Technician

Dialysis Technician Optometric Technician

Dietitian Orthoptist

Dietetic Technician Orthotist/Prosthetist

Doctor of Chiropractic Perfusionist

Doctor of Dentistry Pharmacist

Doctor of Medicine Pharmacy Technician

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Phlebotomist

Doctor of Nursing Physical Therapist

Doctor of Optometry Physical Therapist Assistant

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Assistant

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Psychologist

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer)

Echocardiographer (Cardiac Sonographer) Radiation Therapist

Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist Registered Nurse

Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic Respiratory Therapist

Exercise Physiologist Respiratory Therapist Technician Health Information Personnel Social Worker

Health Sciences Librarian Speech-Language Pathologist

Histotechnologist/Histologic Technician Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician

Home Health/Visiting Nurse Surgical Technologist

Kinesiotherapist Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Laboratory Assistant Veterinary Technician

Careers in Math

Actuaries. Actuaries compile and analyze statistics to figure out how much insurance companies need to charge customers in order to make a profit. A bachelor degree in mathematics or statistics is required for an entry-level actuary position in an insurance company. Applicants must be skilled in several mathematics subjects, including calculus, probability, and statistics, and have passed the required actuarial exams.

Mathematicians. Mathematicians use their math knowledge and computational tools to create theories and techniques. mathematicians use theories and techniques to solve economic, scientific, engineering, and business problems. Mathematicians works with computers to develop models. They need a minimum of a bachelor degree, but many are required to have a master degree or even a doctoral degree.

Operations Research Analysts. Operations research analysts are problem solvers who work for large businesses. They help businesses operate more efficiently by applying math principles to problems. They use math models to explain how things happen within a business and to determine how to do things better most employers prefer to hire operations analysts who have a master degree in operations research, industrial engineering, or management science.

Statisticians. Statisticians collect, analyze, and present reports that interpret the results of surveys and experiments. They will create quality control tests for manufactured items to make sure that the item is built to work correctly. statisticians will also help business and government evaluate the success of a new program. For beginning jobs in statistics, a bachelor degree in mathematics or statistics is the minimum requirement.

Physical and Life Scientists. Physical and life scientists, such as biologists, physicists, chemists, oceanographers, and geologists, work to discover the basic principles of how the earth, universe, and living things operate. Research scientists who create a theory need a doctoral degree. Scientists in applied science need a master degree.

Social Scientists. Social scientists include anthropologists, archaeologists, economists, historians, political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists. Social scientists perform research that helps us understand how individuals and groups make decisions, exercise power, and respond to change. social scientists describe human behavior with math models. Social scientists need a bachelor or master degree.

Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts. Computer scientists design computer hardware systems and perform research to improve these systems. The ability to think logical is a qualification for working with computers. these workers have bachelor degrees in computer science, information systems, or computer engineering. A job in research requires a master or doctoral degree.

Engineers. Engineers use the theories and principles of math to help solve technical problems when building airplanes, highways and bridges, refrigerators, toys, and other items. Engineers major in an area of engineering such as:aerospace, agriculture, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical/electronics, environmental, industrial, mechanical, metallurgy, mining, nano, nuclear, petroleum, and transportation.

Engineer Technicians. Engineer technician jobs do not require a bachelor degree. Engineer technician jobs require a certificate or associate degree. While engineers design and draw plans for models on paper using theories and math, technicians are responsible for reading the plans and using their hands to build the prototype.

Other Careers That Use Math

Jobs in the financial and banking industry use math skills. Accountants need math to analyze numbers. Air traffic controllers need to understand maps and geometry when directing planes. Managers in business use math skills. Hotel managers must be bale to estimate cots and a budget for items the hotel needs, such as food and towels.

Career/Trade Info

www.bls.gov/ooh

www.jobsweb.com

www.joboptions.com

www.careeronestop.org

www.idealist.org

www.chicagobuildingtrades.org

www.cisco.org

www.artschools.com

www.trade-schools.net

http://www.rwm.org/illinois/

www.employmentguide.com