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.
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 |
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 |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,680 | 2,220 |
| 2023 | $116,440 | 2,220 |
| 2022 | $112,110 | 2,070 |
| 2021 | $108,100 | 1,770 |
| 2020 | $110,860 | 2,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,590 | 233,440 |
| 2023 | $108,020 | 192,710 |
| 2022 | $103,500 | 159,630 |
| 2021 | $100,910 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,490 | 4,660 |
| 2023 | $70,620 | 4,320 |
| 2022 | $71,700 | 3,840 |
| 2021 | $62,460 | 3,970 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,350 | 48,820 |
| 2023 | $81,020 | 48,230 |
| 2022 | $77,420 | 46,560 |
| 2021 | $77,580 | 44,140 |
| 2020 | $73,650 | 49,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,580 | 1,072,540 |
| 2023 | $65,220 | 1,045,170 |
| 2022 | $62,360 | 1,042,090 |
| 2021 | $61,820 | 1,020,240 |
| 2020 | $62,870 | 991,000 |