Jobs and career pathways
GRE – Quantitative jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
GRE Quant is an admissions signal, not a direct occupational credential, so these salary rows are best read as adjacent quantitative and teaching benchmarks rather than guaranteed outcomes of one score report.
Updated August 23, 2026
Where this exam tends to lead
This cluster is oriented around student pathways and tutoring roles. The role targets below are the main search patterns this jobs page is built around.
For academic exams, this page emphasizes tutoring, coaching, and adjacent education roles rather than a direct post-certification job market.
Quant-heavy education and analysis benchmarks
GRE Quant is an admissions signal, not a direct occupational credential, so these salary rows are best read as adjacent quantitative and teaching benchmarks rather than guaranteed outcomes of one score report.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| High school teachers | $64,580 median annual wage | Broad benchmark for quantitative instruction pathways BLS High School Teachers |
| Educational instruction and library occupations | $59,220 median annual wage | Useful broad benchmark for tutoring-adjacent quantitative education work BLS Education occupations overview |
| Postsecondary teachers | $83,980 median annual wage | Longer-run academic benchmark for strong quantitative trajectories BLS Postsecondary Teachers |
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GRE Quant facts to check first
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GRE General Test fee | $220 in most locations; $231.30 in China | ETS GRE fees |
| Overall test time | About 1 hour and 58 minutes | ETS GRE structure |
| Quant section structure | Two sections: 12 questions in 21 minutes, then 15 questions in 26 minutes | ETS GRE structure |
| Adaptive model | Quantitative Reasoning is section-level adaptive, and second-section difficulty depends on first-section performance | ETS GRE structure |
| Score scale | 130 to 170 in 1-point increments | ETS GRE scoring and reporting |
| Quant content scope | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis; not trigonometry or calculus | ETS GRE Quant overview |
| Question types | Quantitative comparison, multiple choice, select all that apply, numeric entry, and data interpretation sets | ETS GRE Quant overview |
| Calculator policy | A basic on-screen calculator is provided for Quantitative Reasoning | ETS GRE structure |
Fetched job listings
These listings come from the latest automated jobs update run. If a board blocks or limits retrieval, use the live search links above.
7 listings captured
Jobicy
Associate Customer Success Manager - Higher Education
Instructure
Hungary, Mexico
The Muse
Licensed Insurance Sales Representative (Remote / Home-Based)
Allstate
Flexible / Remote
The Muse
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Walmart
Eau Claire, WI
The Muse
Café Associate
Walmart
Clive, IA
The Muse
Maintenance Custodian Associate
Walmart
Ellicott City, MD
The Muse
Retail Customer Service Associate
Walmart
El Paso, TX
The Muse
PRODUCE/CLERK
Kroger
Bowling Green, OH
Official resources
Official shorter-test timing, adaptation, and section breakdown.
Official content scope, question types, and calculator guidance for Quant.
Current test-fee page and related service pricing.
Official score scales for Verbal, Quant, and Analytical Writing.
External resources and benchmarks
Neutral wage benchmark for math-heavy education pathways.
Strong free companion resource for repairing algebra and data-analysis gaps.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
Is GRE Quant still the old 20-question-by-35-minute format?
No. Since September 22, 2023, the shorter GRE format uses 12-question and 15-question Quant sections with shorter section times.
Does GRE Quant test calculus or trigonometry?
No. ETS says the Quant content stays at the level of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, and does not include trigonometry or calculus.
What is the biggest GRE Quant mistake?
Students often study “hard math” when their score loss is really coming from algebra setup, data interpretation, and time-wasting on questions they should skip and revisit.
What should I do after the SimpuTech quiz?
Find the weakest topic family first, use the matching guide to rebuild the method, and then run the tutor until you can explain the setup without guessing.