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Algebra & Number Theory

Types of Degrees Algebra & Number Theory Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Algebra & Number Theory have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Master’s Degree	1

What Algebra & Number Theory Majors Need to Know

Programs in Algebra & Number Theory build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Algebra & Number Theory graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Algebra & Number Theory emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Administrative — Importance 3.2 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.2 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Algebra & Number Theory program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Algebra & Number Theory careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Algebra & Number Theory graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.2 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	3.9 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.8 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.8 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Algebra & Number Theory professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
SAS	Analytical or scientific software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	—
IBM SPSS Statistics	Analytical or scientific software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	✓
StataCorp Stata	Analytical or scientific software	—
R	Object or component oriented development software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Algebra & Number Theory graduates include:

• Research Coordinator
• Clinical Trials Manager
• Clinical Project Manager
• Clinical Research Administrator
• Clinical Program Coordinator
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Clinical Study Manager
• Clinical Trial Manager
• Clinical Coordinator
• Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Clinical Manager
• Clinical Program Manager
• Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator
• Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Algebra & Number Theory graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	44.6%
Master’s degree	16.3%
Doctoral degree	11.4%
Post-doctoral training	6.8%
Postsecondary certificate	6.2%
Some college courses	4.9%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	4.5%
High school diploma or equivalent	3.7%
Post-master’s certificate	0.5%
First professional degree	0.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.5%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Algebra & Number Theory?

Gender Distribution

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Algebra & Number Theory graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	1	100.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Algebra & Number Theory Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Algebra & Number Theory graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,386
4 years	$65,097
5 years	$75,512

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $75,512 — roughly 47% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Algebra & Number Theory Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Algebra & Number Theory graduates earn a median of $65,097 four years after completion — roughly 71% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Mathematics	27.01
Analysis and Functional Analysis	27.0103
Geometry/Geometric Analysis	27.0104
Mathematics, General	27.0101
Mathematics, Other	27.0199
Topology and Foundations	27.0105
Applied Mathematics, General	27.0301
Applied Mathematics, Other	27.0399
Computational and Applied Mathematics	27.0304
Financial Mathematics	27.0305
Mathematical Biology	27.0306
Mathematics and Statistics, Other	27.9999

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.