According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of mathematicians is expected to increase by 22 percent during the 2008-18 decade, which is much faster than average for all occupations.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual wages of mathematicians were $95,150 in May 2008.
A Ph.D. in mathematics will prepare you for a diverse list of careers in education, industry, and government.