Mathematics - Masters Research/PhD Graduates

Table summary

  • Out of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of mathematics, 70.5 per cent were male and 29.5 per cent were female.
  • The median age of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of mathematics, was 30 years.
  • Overall, 75.4 per cent of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of mathematics, were available for full-time employment after graduation, with a further 9.8 per cent in full-time study, 6.6 per cent in part-time or casual employment, and 6.6 per cent unavailable for full-time study or work.
  • Out of masters research/PhD graduates in the field of mathematics who were available for full-time employment, 80.4 per cent were in full-time employment.
  • The median salary for masters research/PhD graduates in the field of mathematics was $80,000.

What are the characteristics of masters research/PhD graduates?

Males Females Total
Survey responses: mathematics 43 18 61
Sex: mathematics (%)~ 70.5 29.5 100
Sex: all fields of education (%)~ 44.8 55.1 100
Median age: masters research/PhD graduates (years) 30 29 30
Median age: all fields of education (years) 35 35 35

What are masters research/PhD graduates doing after graduation?

Available for full-time employment (%) 76.7 72.2 75.4
In further full-time study (%) 14.0 0.0 9.8
Part-time or casual employment (%) 2.3 16.7 6.6
Unavailable for full-time study or work (%) 4.7 11.1 6.6
Of those available for full-time employment:
In full-time employment: mathematics (%) 78.8 84.6 80.4
In full-time employment: all fields of education (%) 80.0 77.5 78.7

Most frequently reported occupations:

1. Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
2. Education Professionals
3. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals

What are masters research/PhD graduates in full-time employment earning?

Median salary: mathematics $80,000 $79,000 $80,000
Median salary: all fields of education $80,000 $78,000 $80,000

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