Associate Degrees in Mathematics
Education Levels of Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,868 people earned their associate degree in math. This earns it the #28 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in math at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,286 |
| Associate Degree | 3,868 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,572 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,175 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Graduate Certificate | 84 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Math Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in math is $16,986. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $16,986 to a high of $16,986.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for math students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in math. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,727 |
| Women | 1,141 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 868 |
| Black or African American | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,359 |
| White | 1,087 |
| International Students | 138 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 316 |
Most Popular Math Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 301 colleges that offer an associate degree in math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for math majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their associate degree in math from San Jacinto College. About 30% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jacinto Community College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
Irvine Valley College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their associate degree in math from Irvine Valley College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in math at Irvine Valley College make a median salary of 16,986.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in math. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their associate degree in math from Mt. SAC. About 31% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mt. San Antonio College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
The 4th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in math from Pasadena City College. About 28% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
El Camino College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in math. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in math from El Camino College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that El Camino College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
College of the Canyons comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in math. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in math from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 34% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that College of the Canyons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
The 7th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in math from SBCC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that SBCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
Sierra College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in math from Sierra College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Sierra College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in math. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in math from Pierce College. About 29% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in math at Los Angeles Pierce College make a median salary of 16,986.
The 10th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in math from Moorpark College. Of these students, 33% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Moorpark College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
Golden West College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in math from Golden West College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Data shows that Golden West College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
Grossmont College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in math from Grossmont College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in math at Grossmont College make a median salary of 16,986.
Mt. San Jacinto College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in math. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in math from MSJC. Of these students, 29% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mt. San Jacinto College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
Diablo Valley College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in math from Diablo Valley. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that Diablo Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
Saddleback College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in math from Saddleback College. About 20% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Saddleback College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
The 15th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in math from East Los Angeles College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that East Los Angeles College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
Antelope Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in math. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in math from Antelope Valley College. About 31% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Antelope Valley College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
The 15th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of San Mateo. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in math from CSM. About 18% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $16,986.
Cuyamaca College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in math from Cuyamaca College. Of these students, 31% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cuyamaca College math graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $16,986.
South Texas College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in math. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in math from South Texas College. About 62% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in math at South Texas College make a median salary of 16,986.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to math that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| Statistics | 2 |
| 1 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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