The Mathematical Economics 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 |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | 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 |
Economists SOC: 19-3011 Occupation: Economists | $115,440 | 15,880 | N/A | N/A |
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1063 Occupation: Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,980 | 12,420 | 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 | $71,490 | 4,660 |
| 2023 | $70,620 | 4,320 |
| 2022 | $71,700 | 3,840 |
| 2021 | $62,460 | 3,970 |