Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematical Economics
Focuses on the application of mathematical methods to the development of economic theory, models, and quantitative analysis. Covers data analysis, applied business economics, calculus, econometrics, linear algebra, microeconomic theory, probability, and statistical methods.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Natural Sciences Managers
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
- Job openings a year
- 9,200
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing fastStatisticians
- Median pay
- $105,650
- Hiring change through 2035
- 11.0%
- Job openings a year
- 1,900
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyEconomists
- Median pay
- $124,720
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.7%
- Job openings a year
- 1,100
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyEconomics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $123,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.4%
- Job openings a year
- 1,000
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career GrowingMathematical Science Occupations, All Other
- Median pay
- $81,490
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.1%
- Job openings a year
- 200
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing slowlyMathematicians
- Median pay
- $126,710
- Hiring change through 2035
- 0.6%
- Job openings a year
- 100
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University MA | 71 | 11% | $12,000 |
| Lafayette College PA | 29 | 31% | — |
| United States Naval Academy MD | 23 | 9% | — |
| Marquette University WI | 8 | 87% | $27,000 |
| State University of New York at Oswego NY | 1 | 80% | $17,000 |