Career fit quiz

Is Math Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the math professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the math professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love mathematics
Statement 2 of 8I’m patient with learners
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy proofs
Statement 4 of 8I want research freedom
Statement 5 of 8I like teaching
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 5–7 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $79,940 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in mathematics and statistics at colleges and universities and may conduct research.

  • Teach math and statistics courses
  • Write problem sets and exams
  • Hold office hours
  • Support tutoring programs
  • Conduct research

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