by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 29 U.S. colleges awarded 374 degrees and certificates in Other Mathematics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 88% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Mathematics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,606 one year after completing, rising to $75,664 after four years.
Studying Other Mathematics explores Mathematics, Other. Any Program In Mathematics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other mathematics is a widely-pursued major, with 374 degrees awarded annually. 29 colleges award other mathematics degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 137.
By level, the 374 awards include 2 associate degrees, 328 bachelor’s degrees, 30 master’s degrees and 14 doctorates.
Women earned 47% of other mathematics degrees and certificates in the latest year (175 of 374). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (101) and Asian (71), and international students earned 126.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Mathematics Schools ranking, including 4 for bachelor’s degrees, 4 for master’s degrees and 2 for doctorates. It also ranks other mathematics schools within 1 state. In all, 29 colleges offer other mathematics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Mathematics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other mathematics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 328 of the 374 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other mathematics call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Writing, and for knowledge of English Language, Customer and Personal Service and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other mathematics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 328 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 30 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 14 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other mathematics, at 44.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 44.6% |
| Master’s degree | 16.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 11.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 6.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.2% |
| Some college courses | 4.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Mathematics, with an average median salary of $105,935; the strongest outlook belongs to Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager, Clinical Project Manager and Postdoctoral Researcher.
The occupation related to other mathematics with the most projected jobs is Clinical Research Coordinators, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Mathematicians | 109,873 | 8.5% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 96,977 | 14.0% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Mathematics graduates earn a median $51,606 one year after completing their program, $75,664 after four years and $75,766 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,606 |
| 4 years | $75,664 |
| 5 years | $75,766 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other mathematics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
Other Mathematics has 3 similar majors in the Mathematics & Statistics field, which together award 26,605 degrees a year; the largest are Mathematics, General (26,595), Analysis and Functional Analysis (7) and Topology and Foundations (3). Browse all Mathematics & Statistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, General | 26,595 |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | 7 |
| Topology and Foundations | 3 |
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