by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the essential details every mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science programs.
Coursework for Mathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science develop a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science graduates commonly enter.
Skills developed in a mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
Per O*NET surveys, a mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
People currently working in careers related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science tend to have obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.9% |
| Master’s degree | 30.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.9% |
| Some college courses | 2.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.3% |
View the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science careers hold.
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
Studying mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science prepares you for a variety of career paths. Below are some of the most common occupations related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 615,002 | 10.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 434,408 | -2.4% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 358,631 | -0.2% |
| 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% |
Salaries for mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science grads often go into.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $77,973 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $55,372 |
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Students interested in mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study within the same broad area.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,456 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 5,391 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4,374 |
| Cognitive Science | 3,121 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
