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Information security analysts
How they use math: Information security analysts protect networks and systems by working with math-based concepts in computer coding, program- ming and encryption. 2020 annual median pay: $103,590 Typical entry-level education: Bache- lors degree Number of jobs in 2020: 141,200 Projected growth 2020-2030: 33 per- cent (much faster than average) Occupational openings, 2020-2030 annual average: 16,300
Logisticians
How they use math: Logisticians use algebraic equations to analyze sup- ply-chain activities, such as purchasing, transportation, inventory and ware- housing. 2020 annual median pay: $76,270 Typical entry-level education: Bache- lors degree Number of jobs in 2020: 191,000 Projected growth 2020-2030: 30 per- cent (much faster than average) Occupational openings, 2020-2030 annual average: 24,500
Market research analysts
This occupation includes market research analysts and marketing specialists. How they use math: Market research analysts interpret data on sales and trends to help a company promote ex- isting and future products or services. 2020 annual median pay: $65,810 Typical entry-level education: Bache- lors degree Number of jobs in 2020: 740,900 Projected growth 2020-2030: 22 per- cent (much faster than average) Occupational openings, 2020-2030 annual average: 96,000
Operations research analysts
How they use math: Operations research analysts rely on statistics, calculus and algebra to help organizations solve prob- lems and improve decision-making. 2020 annual median pay: $86,200 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree Number of jobs in 2020: 104,100 Projected growth 2020-2030: 25 percent (much faster than average) Occupational openings, 2020-2030 annu- al average: 10,200
Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
How they use math: Software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers use mathematical models to create computer software and to identify and fix defects. 2020 annual median pay: $110,140 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree Number of jobs in 2020: 1,847,900 Projected growth 2020-2030: 22 percent (much faster than average) Occupational openings, 2020-2030 annu- al average: 189,200
Statisticians
How they use math: Statisticians apply principles such as algebra, calculus and probability to design surveys and inter- pret data. 2020 annual median pay: $92,270 Typical entry-level education: Master's degree Number of jobs in 2020: 42,000 Projected growth 2020-2030: 35 percent (much faster than average) Occupational openings, 2020-2030 annu- al average: 5,000 Math ability is essential in various other careers, including those in business, financial, construction and science occupations. You can explore these and other professions in the Occupational Outlook Handbook at dol.gov. Also, the Occupational Outlook Handbook field of degree pages highlight information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau on a variety of different fields, including mathematics.
Source: Department of Labor
Employment in math occupations is projected to grow
28%
from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, and will add about
67,200 jobs.
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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