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Applied Mathematics Schools in California

2,037 students earned Applied Math degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

An Applied Mathematics major is the 55th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Applied Mathematics Majors in California

Applied Math majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,422
Master’s Degree 556
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a applied math major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied math majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 16.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 48.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Applied Mathematics Grads in California

90,060 people in the state and 671,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to applied math.

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Wages for Applied Mathematics Jobs in California

Applied Math grads earn an average of $109,640 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer applied math degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

377 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

274 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCSD grads earn an average salary of $56,844.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $32,569. 62% of the teachers are full time.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

In their early career, UCSB grads earn an average salary of $51,496. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,540 a year.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

Applied Mathematics Careers in CA

Some of the careers applied math majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Actuaries 29% $114,290
Financial Analysts 14% $95,680
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Financial Specialists 11% $72,620
Economists 6% $114,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to applied math.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mathematics 7,199
Statistics 1,509
Other Statistics 11
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