Mathematical Science Occupations

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Ideal for those passionate about solving complex problems with math and data.
Drive innovation by modeling and analyzing real-world phenomena and relationships.
Share insights through engaging presentations and cutting-edge statistical models.

💰 Earn $87K-$174K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 6.9% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

All mathematical scientists not listed separately. Occupations in this cluster include a wide range of paths, such as teaching, research, business, or data science. Most occupations will require a mathematics or computational science degree.

Use mathematical equations to model, address, and solve problems related to the relationships between quantities, magnitudes, and forms.
Present statistical and non-statistical research results, using charts, key points, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

300 Annually

Median Earnings

$155,150 in California

$70,620 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Science

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

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Mathematical Science Occupations

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Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

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Technology & Math

The primary activities of this group involve designing, developing, and implementing computer software and hardware systems, as well as using mathematical concepts to solve complex problems and analyze data.