The average annual wage of the occupations is $119,770 and $58 per hour. 13 vocational programs could be taken for the Mathematicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 2,220 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 13 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Mathematicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology (other) | 2 | $45,384 | - | - | - |
| Mathematics | 25 | $32,944 | - | - | - |
| Topology and Foundations | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics | 10 | $36,482 | - | - | - |
| Computational Mathematics | 3 | $45,150 | - | - | - |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 2 | $33,365 | - | - | - |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | $39,555 | - | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics (other) | 1 | $39,444 | - | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | $40,516 | - | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics (other) | 8 | $43,115 | - | - | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 | $41,678 | - | - | - |
| Logic | 4 | $64,967 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Mathematicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 123K | $89,650 | $43 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 35,210 | $157,160 | $76 |
| Software Developers | 1,657K | $138,110 | $66 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 118K | $95,600 | $46 |
| Statisticians | 29,950 | $109,190 | $53 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 4,320 | $83,330 | $40 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 33,180 | $120,310 | $58 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Astronomers | 2,080 | $128,940 | $62 |
| Physicists | 18,350 | $158,270 | $76 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 48,230 | $95,320 | $0 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 14,030 | $106,950 | $0 |
| Statistical Assistants | 7,200 | $53,900 | $26 |
The following 63 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Mathematicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.