What does a Mathematician do?

You develop mathematical models and solve complex problems.

How much does a Mathematician earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 80'000, mid ~CHF CHF 105'000 per year (approximate).

Mathematician

Chemistry & Pharma

Mathematicians develop mathematical models and theories to solve complex problems in science, business, and technology. They work in research institutes, insurance companies, banks, or industry, applying methods from pure and applied mathematics. Analytical thinking and abstraction skills are their core competencies.

Entry

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Mathematician

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 80'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics10/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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