Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+8% projected 2024–2034

Master's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Mathematicians explore the properties and relationships of numbers, structures, and patterns to develop new mathematical theories or solve complex problems across various fields. They spend much of their time working independently or in small teams, developing proofs, creating mathematical models, and running simulations on computers. Their work often involves analyzing abstract concepts, testing hypotheses using logical reasoning, and writing detailed papers to share their findings with other researchers.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Mathematics and Computer Science(bachelors)Harvey Mudd College, CA

Statistics(bachelors)Harvard University, MA

Applied Mathematics(masters)Vanderbilt University, TN

Statistics(bachelors)University of Pennsylvania, PA

Mathematics and Computer Science(bachelors)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Philosophy(doctoral)Carolina University, NC

Statistics(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY

Applied Mathematics(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD

Mathematics(bachelors)Duke University, NC

Statistics(masters)University of Chicago, IL

Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Harvard University, MA

Statistics(masters)Georgetown University, DC

Mathematics(bachelors)Tufts University, MA

Mathematics and Computer Science(bachelors)University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL

Mathematics(bachelors)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Mathematics(bachelors)Dartmouth College, NH

Statistics(masters)University of North Texas, TX

Statistics(masters)New York University, NY

Statistics(masters)Oregon State University, OR

Statistics(masters)Oregon State University-Cascades Campus, OR

Statistics(masters)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX

Mathematics(bachelors)Vanderbilt University, TN

Mathematics and Statistics(bachelors)Dartmouth College, NH

Statistics(masters)Kennesaw State University, GA

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology(masters)New York University, NY

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