Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics & Statistics
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,178 | $72,695 to $122,083 | 10 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 36,700 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $108,020 | +33.5% | 23,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $157,740 | +3.7% | 8,500 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,020 | +2.3% | 4,400 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $70,620 | +4% | 300 |
| Mathematicians | $116,440 | -0.7% | 100 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.