Mathematics Associate Degrees
There are 1,311 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Mathematics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and69% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 25,518 degrees were awarded toMathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,428 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,367 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,535 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,182 |
Earnings of Mathematics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Mathematics of $65,097 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,386 |
| 4 years | $65,097 |
| 5 years | $75,512 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Mathematics majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Mathematics. About 69.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,092 |
| Women | 1,336 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 1,050 | 23.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,513 | 34.2% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 122 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 155 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a associate degree in Mathematics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 362 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 294 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 275 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 254 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 249 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 248 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 242 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their associate degree in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 223 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 220 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 214 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 202 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 199 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 185 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mathematics. This school awarded 180 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 179 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 164 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 164 associate degrees in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their associate degree in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their associate degree in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mathematics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, General | 25,163 |
| Mathematics, Other | 352 |
| Topology and Foundations | 2 |
| Algebra and Number Theory | 1 |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mathematics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 11,002 |
| Statistics | 9,603 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 575 |
| Applied Statistics | 572 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | — |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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