Also called: Mathematical Modeler, Computational Mathematician
Builds mathematical models of real things, like airflow over wings, disease spread, or supply chains.
You might model how a new virus could spread through a city, or how to make a jet engine more efficient, then write code to test the model.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. Master's or PhD in applied math.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). Growth is for mathematicians and statisticians combined.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts models and code fast; choosing assumptions and making math useful for real problems stay human.
Classes: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-2021.
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