Mathematics / Statistics Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for math and statistics graduates in research, finance, and applied analytics.

Avg. Median Salary

$111,242

Highest Paying

$140,300

Entry-Level

$81,490

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Mathematics / Statistics Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$140,300	$82,200 – $230,630	37,200
2	Actuaries	$130,000	$78,570 – $215,100	26,670
3	Mathematicians	$126,710	$69,240 – $195,190	2,030
4	Economists	$124,720	$67,360 – $238,060	17,790
5	Data Scientists	$120,230	$67,240 – $199,130	262,440
6	Statisticians	$105,650	$64,000 – $174,050	29,030
7	Financial and Investment Analysts	$102,740	$63,720 – $180,860	361,980
8	Budget Analysts	$91,640	$62,250 – $136,660	47,160
9	Operations Research Analysts	$88,940	$57,060 – $159,910	108,510
10	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$81,490	$47,980 – $154,580	3,720

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.