Mathematics

Technology and software companies. Software firms that once hired mostly computer science majors now also recruit math majors, especially those with strong coding skills. Companies such as Epic, FAST Enterprises, and Google have hired mathematicians as software engineers. walsworth• Banks, investment firms, and insurance companies. Math graduates work as financial analysts at places like Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Jane Street, and the Federal Reserve. Insurers rely on actuaries, who use calculus and statistics to estimate risk and the cost of future events. walsworth

Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health. Bristol-Myers Squibb and the Centers for Disease Control have hired math majors, particularly those with an interest in medicine. walsworth

Logistics, transportation, and retail. Operations researchers help companies like UPS and Walmart deliver products more efficiently and help airlines and hospitals schedule their work. walsworth

Aerospace, defense, and manufacturing. Lockheed Martin is among the companies that hire math majors, and aerospace, transportation, machinery, and electrical equipment firms all draw on applied math. drexel

 Government agencies. Federal and state agencies hire math graduates; the FBI is one example. drexel

Schools and colleges. Math teachers are needed at every level, from middle school to community college.

Mathematics 

• Data Scientist: 34% projected growth (2024–34); median wage $112,590 
• Actuary: Among the highest-paid math careers; projected growth of 20% or more 
• Mathematician / Statistician: Typically requires a master’s degree; median wage $104,350 
• Operations Research Analyst: Helps organizations schedule, route, and plan efficiently; bachelor’s degree 
• Math Teacher: In demand from middle school through community college 

Physics

• Physicist: Median wage $166,290; typically requires a doctoral degree; 4% projected growth 
• Astronomer: Median wage $132,170 
• Beyond Research: Physics bachelor’s graduates work in engineering, software, data analysis, and teaching 

Engineering 

• Industrial Engineer: 11% projected growth, adding 38,500 jobs 
• Mechanical Engineer: 9.1% projected growth, adding 26,500 jobs 
• Aerospace Engineer: Among the highest-paying math-based careers 
• Other Specialties: Civil, electrical, chemical, biomedical, and petroleum engineering 
• About 195,000 engineering openings projected each year 

Computer Science 

• Software Developer: 15% projected growth, adding about 287,900 jobs 
• Information Security Analyst: 29% projected growth 
• Computer & Information Research Scientist: Typically requires a master’s degree; median wage $140,910 
• Network & Computer Systems Administrator: Bachelor’s degree; median wage $96,800 
• Data Scientist: Shared with mathematics; adding about 82,500 jobs 

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook 2024–34

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