Doing the Math to Find the Good Jobs

Mathematicians Land Top Spot in New Ranking of Best and Worst Occupations in the U.S.

It's a lot more than just some boring subject that everybody has to take in school.  It's the science of problem-solving.


One of the benefits of studying mathematics is the variety of career paths it provides. A 2009 study showed that the top three best jobs in terms of income and other factors were careers suited for math majors. Another recent survey shows that the top 15 highest-earning college degrees have a common element: mathematics.


The Best and Worst Jobs
Of 200 Jobs studied, these came out on top -- and at the bottom:
The Best
The Worst
1. Mathematician
200. Lumberjack
2. Actuary
199. Dairy Farmer
3. Statistician
198. Taxi Driver
4. Biologist
197. Seaman
5. Software Engineer
196. EMT
6. Computer Systems Analyst
195. Roofer
7. Historian
194. Garbage Collector
8. Sociologist
193. Welder
9. Industrial Designer
192. Roustabout
10. Accountant
191. Ironworker
11. Economist
190. Construction Worker
12. Philosopher
189. Mail Carrier
13. Physicist
188. Sheet Metal Worker
14. Parole Officer
187. Auto Mechanic
15. Meteorologist
186. Butcher
16. Medical Laboratory Technician
185. Nuclear Decontamination Tech
17. Paralegal Assistant
184. Nurse (LN)
18. Computer Programmer
183. Painter
19. Motion Picture Editor
182. Child Care Worker
20. Astronomer
181. Firefighter

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