Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,090 | $76,556 to $101,353 | 57 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $122,216 | $98,612 to $130,929 | 28 | 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% (2024 to 2034), about 41,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $112,590 | +33.5% | 23,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | +3.7% | 8,500 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,350 | +2.3% | 4,400 |
| Actuaries | $125,770 | +21.8% | 2,400 |
| Statisticians | $103,300 | +8.5% | 2,000 |
| Survey Researchers | $63,380 | -5.2% | 700 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
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.