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Answer all parts to the prompt below. Entire activity taken from
Winning at Math by Paul Nolting 6 editon.
Word Count: 200
Purpose: to determine math courses needed for desired degree
and career.
1. What type of degree do you want?
2. What type of career do you want to have when you finish college? If undecided, then write
down the general field you might want to go into (humanities, science, business, etc.)
3. How much money do you want to make in your career?
4. Look at the charts below. Do you see your career? If so, see if your career goals match the
amount of money you want to make. After you have done this, write down the math courses
you will need to finish your degree.
5. If your chosen career is not on the charts use the internet to look up the information you need.
Follow the same procedure as the question above.
Examples of Jobs Requiring an Associate’s Degree
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Area of Math Career Approximate Salary
Business Math
Medical Records and
Health Information
Technician
$32,000
Intermediate Algebra
Paralegals and Legal
Assistants
$43,000
Physical Therapy Assistant $44,000
Occupational Therapist
Assistant
$49,000
Radiological Technologist $53,000
Respiratory Therapist $52,000
Liberal Arts Math
Veterinary Technologist
Technician
$27,000
Environmental Engineering
Technicians
$40,000
Tech Math Civil Engineering Technician $44,000
Statistics or College
Algebra
Registered Nurse $62,000
Dental Hygienist $64,000
Radiation Therapists $71,000
College Algebra Computer Occupation $78,000
Medical Lab Technician $55,000
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Electrical Engineering
Technician
$55,000
Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers
$60,000
Examples of Jobs Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
Areas of Math Career Approximate Salary
Liberal Arts Special Topics in
Math
Writers/Authors $58,000
Film Editor $54,000
Music Arranger $51,000
Graphic Designer $45,000
Statistics
Social Worker $39,000
Elementary Education $55,000
Kindergarten teacher $48,000
Probation Officers $52,000
College Algebra
Dietitians and Nutritionists $57,000
Medical and Clinical Lab
Tech
$60,000
Business Calculus Accountants $68,000
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Personal Financial Advisor $72,000
Market Research Analysts $71,000
Financial Analyst $77,000
Construction Manager $86,000
Calculus II
Network Administrators $70,000
Computer Systems Analyst $84,000
Differential Equations
Engineer $89,000
Software Developer, System
Software
$91,000
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Career based on Math Path
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Answer all parts to the prompt below. Entire activity taken from
Winning at Math by Paul Nolting 6 editon.
Word Count: 200
Purpose: to determine math courses needed for desired degree
and career.
1. What type of degree do you want?
2. What type of career do you want to have when you finish college? If undecided, then write
down the general field you might want to go into (humanities, science, business, etc.)
3. How much money do you want to make in your career?
4. Look at the charts below. Do you see your career? If so, see if your career goals match the
amount of money you want to make. After you have done this, write down the math courses
you will need to finish your degree.
5. If your chosen career is not on the charts use the internet to look up the information you need.
Follow the same procedure as the question above.
Examples of Jobs Requiring an Associate’s Degree
th
4/13/25, 11:18 AM Topic: Career based on Math Path
https://online.valenciacollege.edu/courses/222691/discussion_topics/3129320 1/4
Area of Math Career Approximate Salary
Business Math
Medical Records and
Health Information
Technician
$32,000
Intermediate Algebra
Paralegals and Legal
Assistants
$43,000
Physical Therapy Assistant $44,000
Occupational Therapist
Assistant
$49,000
Radiological Technologist $53,000
Respiratory Therapist $52,000
Liberal Arts Math
Veterinary Technologist
Technician
$27,000
Environmental Engineering
Technicians
$40,000
Tech Math Civil Engineering Technician $44,000
Statistics or College
Algebra
Registered Nurse $62,000
Dental Hygienist $64,000
Radiation Therapists $71,000
College Algebra Computer Occupation $78,000
Medical Lab Technician $55,000
4/13/25, 11:18 AM Topic: Career based on Math Path
https://online.valenciacollege.edu/courses/222691/discussion_topics/3129320 2/4
Electrical Engineering
Technician
$55,000
Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers
$60,000
Examples of Jobs Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
Areas of Math Career Approximate Salary
Liberal Arts Special Topics in
Math
Writers/Authors $58,000
Film Editor $54,000
Music Arranger $51,000
Graphic Designer $45,000
Statistics
Social Worker $39,000
Elementary Education $55,000
Kindergarten teacher $48,000
Probation Officers $52,000
College Algebra
Dietitians and Nutritionists $57,000
Medical and Clinical Lab
Tech
$60,000
Business Calculus Accountants $68,000
4/13/25, 11:18 AM Topic: Career based on Math Path
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Personal Financial Advisor $72,000
Market Research Analysts $71,000
Financial Analyst $77,000
Construction Manager $86,000
Calculus II
Network Administrators $70,000
Computer Systems Analyst $84,000
Differential Equations
Engineer $89,000
Software Developer, System
Software
$91,000
Reply
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