Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
A mathematician solves or directs the solution of problems in higher mathematics, including algebra, geometry, number theory, logic, and topology. Theoretical mathematicians work with the relationships among mathematical forms and the underlying principles that can be applied to problems, including electronic data processing and military planning. Applied mathematicians develop the techniques and approaches to problem solving in the physical, biological, and social sciences. Approximately 3,170 mathematicians are employed in academic and nonacademic settings in the United States. In addition, 28,810 mathematical science teachers are employed by colleges and universities across the country.
Minimum Education Level
DoctorateCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Realistic
Scientific
Career Ladder
Manager or Professor
Mathematician
Entry-Level Mathematician
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