Mathematics Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Mathematics 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.

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
Data Scientists
SOC: 15-2051
Occupation: Data Scientists
$112,590
233,440
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
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1022
Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$79,350
48,820
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Mathematics

Fairfield University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$48k

Earnings

$77k

Shasta College

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$8k

Earnings

$75k

University of Southern California

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$42k

Earnings

$78k

National University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$29k

Earnings

$67k

University of San Francisco

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$45k

Earnings

$75k