Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics
Education Levels of Math Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 19,286 people earned their bachelor's degree in math. This makes it the 25th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in math is $48,772. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,067 and the high is $54,781.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in math is $27,266. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,767 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,060.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $324.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in math. About 60.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,644 |
| Women | 7,642 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,297 |
| Black or African American | 717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,222 |
| White | 9,403 |
| International Students | 3,316 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,331 |
Most Popular Math Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,227 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for math students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UT Austin. Of these students, 33% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 48,772.
University of California - Irvine is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UC Irvine. About 31% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 48,772.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UW - Madison. About 24% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 48,772.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UMass Amherst. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that UMass Amherst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UMCP. Of these students, 24% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maryland - College Park math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,772.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their bachelor's degree in math from U-M. Of these students, 34% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 48,772.
The 7th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in math from Penn State University Park. About 29% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 48,772.
University of California - San Diego is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UCSD. Of these students, 41% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,772.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their bachelor's degree in math from Ohio State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UMN Twin Cities. About 32% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 48,772.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UCR. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. University of California - Riverside math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,772.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UW Seattle. Of these students, 35% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
Binghamton University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in math from Binghamton University. About 22% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Binghamton University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
University of Chicago comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UChicago. About 22% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UCLA. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. University of California - Los Angeles math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,772.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UIUC. About 25% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,772.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in math from UCSB. Of these students, 27% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
The 18th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in math from SNHU. Of these students, 41% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in math from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 30% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,772.
The 20th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in math from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 33% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick math graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,772.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to math that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 5,318 |
| Applied Mathematics | 4,621 |
| Other Statistics | 542 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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