Mathematics Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Mathematics is offered at 1,311 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Mathematics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.4% of Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,518 students earned theirMathematics 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 | 4,428 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,367 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,535 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,182 |
Earnings of Mathematics Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mathematics students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Mathematics. About 71.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 42.6% |
| Asian | 37 | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 30 | 16.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mathematics Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 362 basic certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their basic certificate 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 California-San Diego is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 275 basic certificates 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their basic certificate in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their basic certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 248 basic certificates 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 242 basic certificates in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 226 basic certificates 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 Chicago is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their basic certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 220 basic certificates in Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 214 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their basic certificate in Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 199 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their basic certificate in Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 180 basic certificates 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mathematics. This school awarded 179 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 164 basic certificates 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 164 basic certificates 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.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 156 basic certificates 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-Riverside is a popular choice for Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 154 basic certificates 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.
Mathematics Concentrations
| 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 basic certificates.
| 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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