what are the highest paying math jobs?
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['Economist. ... ', 'Astronomer. ... ', 'Operations research analyst. ... ', 'Actuary. ... ', 'Mathematical science teacher (postsecondary) Median salary: $77,290. ... ', 'Physicist. Median salary: $118,500. ... ', 'Statistician. Median salary: $84,440. ... ', 'Mathematician. Median salary: $112,560.']
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["Astronomer. You'll probably need to earn a Ph. ... ", 'Mathematician or Actuary. ... ', 'Optometrist. ... ', 'Software or Interactive Media Developer. ... ', 'Power Plant Operator. ... ', 'Radiologic Technologist. ... ', 'Computer Network Technician or Administrator. ... ', 'Electrician (Residential or Commercial)']
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['High School Teachers. High school teachers typically educate students in the 9th to 12th grades, and some may specialize in teaching mathematics. ... ', 'Chemists. ... ', 'Mathematicians. ... ', 'Nuclear Engineers. ... ', 'Bakers. ... ', 'Personal Finance Advisors.']
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['Cryptographer. ... ', 'Actuary. ... ', 'Mathematician. ... ', 'Economist. ... ', 'Statistician. ... ', 'Financial planner. ... ', 'Operations research analyst. ... ', 'Investment analyst.']
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['Accountant. ... ', 'Actuary. ... ', 'Bookkeeper. ... ', 'Computer systems analyst. ... ', 'Database administrator. ... ', 'Financial analyst. ... ', 'Logistician. ... ', 'Mathematician.']
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['Mathematicians. Mathematicians can work and apply various kinds of math to a large variety of fields, including physics. ... ', 'Chemical Engineers. ... ', 'Civil Engineers. ... ', 'Physicists. ... ', 'Biochemists and Biophysicists. ... ', 'Aerospace Engineers.']
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The top job titles for mathematics graduates are business professional, finance and investment analyst and adviser, and chartered or certified accountant. Other roles in the top five include programmer and software developer.
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['Acoustic consultant.', 'Actuarial analyst.', 'Actuary.', 'Astronomer.', 'Chartered accountant.', 'Chartered certified accountant.', 'Data analyst.', 'Data scientist.']
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['Radiation therapist.', 'Web developer. ... ', 'Cartographer. ... ', 'Anthropologist. Median salary: $62,280. ... ', 'Archaeologist. Getty Images. ... ', 'Hearing aid specialist. Median salary: $54,860. ... ', 'Survey researcher. Median salary: $54,270. ... ', 'Wind turbine technician. Median salary: $53,880. ... ']
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['Computer Scientist. According to Northeastern University, the average salary of a computer scientist is between $81,000 and $154,000 with a median salary of $113,180. ... ', 'Computer Systems Engineer. ... ', 'Computer Science Professor. ... ', 'Computer Network Architect. ... ', 'Research and Development.']
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) PhDs tend to pay the most, according to research conducted by Payscale. Electrical & computer engineering is America's most lucrative PhD, with early career pay reported to be approximately $102,000.
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['Software Developer.', 'Dentist.', 'Physician Assistant.', 'Orthodontist.', 'Nurse Practitioner.']
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['Data Scientist. Average Salary: $139,840. ... ', 'Machine Learning Engineer. Average Salary: $114,826. ... ', 'Machine Learning Scientist. ... ', 'Applications Architect. ... ', 'Enterprise Architect. ... ', 'Data Architect. ... ', 'Infrastructure Architect. ... ', 'Data Engineer.']
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['Solutions architect. Median base salary: $130,000. ... ', 'Attorney. Median base salary: $125,000. ... ', 'Professor. Median base salary: $99,000. ... ', 'Software engineer. Median base salary: $95,000. ... ', 'UX designer. Median base salary: $92,500. ... ', 'Quality assurance manager. Median base salary: $84,557. ... ', 'Electrical engineer. ... ', 'Process engineer.']
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['Comic Book Illustrator. One of the most highly coveted jobs on this list, and as a result, one of the most competitive fields to break into. ... ', 'Courtroom Illustrator. ... ', 'Forensic Artists. ... ', 'Film Storyboarding. ... ', 'Medical Illustrator. ... ', 'Fashion Illustrator. ... ', 'Fine Art Illustrators.']
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['Actuary.', 'Applications developer.', 'Clinical technologist.', 'Data analyst.', 'Nuclear engineer.', 'Operational researcher.', 'Patent attorney.', 'Prosthetist/orthotist.']
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['Art Director. PayScale salary range: $66K–$101K. ... ', 'Business Development Manager. PayScale salary range: $44K–$122K. ... ', 'Clinical Trial Manager. PayScale salary range: $65K–$131K. ... ', 'Cloud Architect. PayScale salary range: $71K–$160K. ... ', 'Cyber Security Analyst. ... ', 'Finance Director. ... ', 'Front-End Developer. ... ', 'Marketing Director.']