by our College Data Analytics TeamMathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science (CIP 30.50) is part of the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field of study, alongside 50 related programs, but no U.S. college reported mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 9 related occupations pay an average median salary of $95,302 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science, at 4.0 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Mathematics and Computers and Electronics. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science, at 33.9%.
| 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% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Mathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science, with an average median salary of $95,302; the strongest outlook belongs to Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager and Professor.
The occupation related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science with the most projected jobs is Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 615,002.
| 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% |
The highest-paying occupation related to mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science 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 |
| 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 |
Mathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science has 49 similar majors in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field, which together award 150,422 degrees a year; the largest are Biological and Physical Sciences (29,811), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (29,665) and Data Analytics (17,572). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 29,811 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29,665 |
| Data Analytics | 17,572 |
| Data Science | 11,772 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 11,175 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6,906 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,644 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,569 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4,567 |
| Cognitive Science | 3,911 |
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