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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

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