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Mathematics Schools in California

7,234 students earned Math degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mathematics is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,942
Bachelor’s Degree 2,822
Master’s Degree 296
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 139
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.8%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in California

In this state, there are 132,170 people employed in jobs related to a math degree, compared to 1,205,580 nationwide.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in California

Math grads earn an average of $100,000 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,844 a year. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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

60% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,252.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,044 after graduation. 29% of the teachers are full time. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,878 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,144. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Mathematics Careers in CA

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Applied Mathematics 2,035
Statistics 1,509
Other Statistics 11
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