The Math & Atmospheric Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Mathematics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Mathematics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematicians SOC: 15-2021 Occupation: Mathematicians | $121,680 | 2,220 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-2099 Occupation: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $71,490 | 4,660 | N/A | N/A |
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031 Occupation: Conservation Scientists | $67,950 | 25,590 | N/A | N/A |
Foresters SOC: 19-1032 Occupation: Foresters | $70,660 | 9,650 | N/A | N/A |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists SOC: 19-2021 Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $97,450 | 8,780 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,660 | 9,650 |
| 2023 | $67,330 | 9,450 |
| 2022 | $64,220 | 9,430 |
| 2021 | $64,110 | 9,500 |
| 2020 | $63,980 | 9,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |