Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

• Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
• Mathematics, General
• Algebra and Number Theory
• Analysis and Functional Analysis
• Topology and Foundations
• Mathematics, Other
• Applied Mathematics, General
• Computational Mathematics
• Computational and Applied Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics
• Mathematical Biology
• Applied Mathematics, Other
• Mathematical Statistics and Probability
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Mathematics and Statistics, Other
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Mathematical Economics
• Logic

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Master's degree

Mathematicians typically need at least a master's degree in mathematics or statistics. However, some positions are available to those with a bachelor's degree. In private industry, mathematicians typically need either a master's degree or a doctoral degree. For jobs with the federal government, candidates need at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics or significant coursework in mathematics.

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