Major · CIP 30.49

Mathematical Economics

81 international students graduated in Mathematical Economics in the 2024–25 academic year. 16 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
81
International graduates, 2024–25
71 bachelor's · 5 master's · 5 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
16
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Mathematical Economics

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
EconomistsSOC 19-3011 · Usually needs more education1,100 openings a year · 821 LCA filings1,100+4.7%$124,720821
StatisticiansSOC 15-2041 · Usually needs more education1,900 openings a year · 3,479 LCA filings1,900+11%$105,6503,479
Financial and Investment AnalystsSOC 13-205124,700 openings a year · 7,878 LCA filings24,700+7.2%$102,7407,878

College teaching in this field: Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology