When you think of lucrative careers, you may think of doctors, lawyers, investment bankers – but perhaps not the math occupations. However, every math occupation pays a median salary more than twice as high as the median wage for all jobs. Many professionals working in math careers command six-figure wages at some point during their careers. Among the highest-paying jobs with a math degree are mathematician roles in the private sector, federal government positions, and jobs like actuary, statistician, and Big Data engineers. And there’s even more! So, keep watching as we round up the top 10 careers for math for high salaries.
- People We Connect
- Affinities & Identities
- African American/Black
- Age-Friendly
- Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American
- Athletes
- DACA & Undocumented Students
- First Generation
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Indigenous/Native/First Nations
- International
- Justice Impacted
- LGBTQIA+
- Middle Eastern/North African/Arab-American
- Military Members and Veterans
- Neurodivergent
- Students With Disabilities
- Women
- Explore Industries
- Build Career Skills
- Create Your Resume, Cover Letter, & Portfolio
- Understand Your Career Readiness Skills
- Explore Certifications & LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Identify Your Career Interests & Passions
- How To Network & Make Connections
- Explore Internships
- Search for a Job
- Search for Federal Government Jobs & Internships
- Prepare for Your Interview
- Prepare for Graduate School
- Negotiate an Offer
- About Us