Many jobs require a master’s or doctoral degree and experience in a related occupation, such as teaching or admissions counseling.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential because much of an administrator’s job involves working and collaborating with others.

Excellent opportunities are expected for most jobs.

A Ph.D. in mathematics usually is the minimum educational requirement, except in the Federal Government.
Much faster than average employment growth is expected for mathematicians.

Keen competition for jobs is expected.

Ph.D. holders with a strong background in mathematics and a related field, such as computer science or engineering, should have better employment opportunities in related occupations.

About 30 percent of statisticians work for Federal, State, and local governments; private-industry employers include scientific research and development services, insurance carriers, and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.

A master's degree in statistics or mathematics is the minimum educational requirement for most jobs.

Individuals with a degree in statistics are likely to have opportunities in a variety of fields.

Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree.

Many States offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions.

Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs.

Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts.