Mathematical Economics Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

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.

Salary Outlook

Entry-level salary
$60,767

Typical starting pay soon after graduation.

Mid-career salary (10y)
$96,077

Estimated after a decade of experience.

Experienced salary (20y)
$129,119

Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.

Weighted median over last 5 years
CAGR 4.6%

CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.

Estimated lifetime earnings

40 years, present value
$2,430,680

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.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
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 Career Trends (2020-2024)

Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

14.5%
5-Year Growth
YearMedian WageEmployment
2024$71,4904,660
2023$70,6204,320
2022$71,7003,840
2021$62,4603,970

Colleges offering Mathematical Economics

Marquette University

RoEdu™

969

Net Price

$33k

Earnings

$67k

State University of New York at Oswego

RoEdu™

711

Net Price

$17k

Earnings

$47k