MATHEMATICS
Actuaries analyze the cost of risks, creating estimates for events like natural disasters and accidents. They may test and design insurance policies and other business plans to minimize the cost of risk.
Education Level
Bachelor's or higher
Major(s)
Mathematics, Statistics
Average Annual Salary
$102,880
Applied mathematicians use mathematics approaches derived from theories and techniques to solve practical problems. They often work with other individuals in STEM like engineers, chemists, etc to tackle problems together.
Education Level
Master's/Doctorate (private industry), Bachelor's or higher (federal government)
Major(s)
Applied Mathematics
Average Annual Salary
$103,010
Professors teach students a specialized field of mathematics. Often, they pursue independent mathematics research alongside teaching their classes.
Education Level
Doctorate/Ph.D.
Major(s)
Mathematics
Average Annual Salary
$78,470
Data scientists use data to solve problems for business companies, using analytical techniques and sorting and managing data.
Education Level
Master's, Bachelor's (for some employers like the federal government)
Major(s)
Data Science/Analytics/Mathematics
Average Annual Salary
$118,370
Operations research analyst orchestrate organization within businesses, collect information from resources regarding issues, and present solutions.
Education Level
Bachelor's or higher
Major(s)
Mathematics
Average Annual Salary
$83,390
Statisticians utilize statistical techniques to helps businesses and organizations solve problems.
Education Level
Master's
Major(s)
Statistics
Average Annual Salary
$84,060