Your degree does not strictly determine your career, but it does point you in certain directions.
What job can you get with a mathematics degree?
Most mathematics graduates go on to become mathematicians, actuaries, and statisticians. Mathematics grads also go on to become physicists and data scientists. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in a mathematics degree will be useful:
Mathematician
Salary
84k
Growth
20%
Satisfaction
Average
Actuary
Salary
129k
Growth
17%
Satisfaction
Low
Statistician
Salary
112k
Growth
33%
Satisfaction
Average
Physicist
Salary
144k
Growth
7%
Satisfaction
Average
Data Scientist
Salary
131k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average
Financial Quantitative Analyst
Salary
109k
Growth
4%
Satisfaction
Average
Astronomer
Salary
144k
Growth
0%
Satisfaction
High
Operations Research Analyst
Salary
68k
Growth
30%
Satisfaction
Low
What is the job market for mathematics degrees?
Compared to other degrees in the US, the job market for mathematics graduates is strong overall. That’s great news—there’s high demand for the skills and knowledge you’ll gain in this program.
| Employment Status | % of Mathematics Grads |
|---|---|
| Employed | 80.4% |
| Unemployed | 0.5% |
| Underpaid | 19.1% |
Pro tip
Still unsure if a degree in mathematics is your calling? Read our comprehensive guide on how to choose a career
