Occupations/15-2021.00
Mathematicians
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
68%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
23%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
26%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
- Mostly routine
Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
- Task
Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
- 02Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- 03Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
- 04Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- 05Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
- 06Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.10
- Degree of automation1.74
- Time sitting3.89
- Originality (ability)3.75
- Conflict situations1.90
- Hands-on objects/tools1.65
- Outdoors / weather1.10
- Disease exposure1.32
- Decision freedom4.50
Top abilities
- Mathematical Reasoning5.00
- Number Facility4.62
- Written Expression4.12
- Written Comprehension4.12
- Oral Expression4.12
- Oral Comprehension4.12
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
- Information Ordering3.88
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening3.38
- Writing3.62
- Speaking3.25
- Mathematics5.00
- Science3.62
- Critical Thinking4.12
- Active Learning4.00
- Learning Strategies3.25
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 78 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $144,240 2 yr $100,075 Master's · CIP 26.11 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ · Public | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $12,000 | 90% | 69% | 1 yr $84,653 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.11 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $60,100 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $81,659 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.11 |
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA · Public | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $11,800 | 17% | 91% | 1 yr $80,391 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.11 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $73,949 2 yr $64,281 Master's · CIP 26.11 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr — 2 yr $71,575 Master's · CIP 26.11 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $78,343 Master's · CIP 26.11 |
Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 | $33,200 | 53% | 65% | 1 yr — 2 yr $65,053 Master's · CIP 26.11 |
Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN · Public | Mathematics, General 27.0101 | $6,100 | 100% | 32% | 1 yr $63,005 2 yr $47,260 Bachelor's · CIP 27.01 |
Northeastern University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Mathematics, General 27.0101 | $63,200 | 7% | 91% | 1 yr $61,814 2 yr $70,596 Bachelor's · CIP 27.01 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN · Public | Mathematics, General 27.0101 | $16,108 | 75% | 81% | 1 yr $60,094 2 yr $57,318 Bachelor's · CIP 27.01 |
Macalester College St. Paul, MN · Private nonprofit | Mathematics, General 27.0101 | $64,700 | 28% | 92% | 1 yr $57,318 2 yr $52,107 Bachelor's · CIP 27.01 |