Mathematicians
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $69,240; experienced workers reach $195,190. About 2,030 people do this job in United States.
Job outlook
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
- Employment change
- -1%
- Openings a year
- 100
- Employed in 2024
- 2,400
Typical entry education: Master's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
6 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Mathematics6.0
- Critical Thinking5.1
- Complex Problem Solving4.9
- Active Learning5.3
- Reading Comprehension5.0
- Science4.6
- Writing4.5
- Judgment and Decision Making4.3
What the work is
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.
- Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
- Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
- Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
- Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
- Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Bachelor's degree17%
- Master's degree25%
- Doctoral or professional58%
Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.
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