General Mathematics Basic Certificates
There are 1,305 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in General Mathematics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.5% of General Mathematics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Mathematics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,163 students earned theirGeneral Mathematics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Mathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,427 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,066 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,499 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,165 |
Earnings of General Mathematics Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in General Mathematics of $65,097 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 General Mathematics students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 70.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Mathematics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 42.3% |
| Asian | 37 | 20.3% |
| 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 | 16.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Mathematics Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,482 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General 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 General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. 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 General Mathematics. This school awarded 294 basic certificates in General 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 General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their basic certificate in General 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 226 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. This school awarded 223 basic certificates in General 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 220 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. This school awarded 214 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. This school awarded 199 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. This school awarded 185 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 179 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. This school awarded 164 basic certificates in General 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Mathematics. This school awarded 154 basic certificates in General Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Mathematics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Mathematics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their basic certificate in General Mathematics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Mathematics that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, Other | 352 |
| Topology and Foundations | 2 |
| Algebra and Number Theory | 1 |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | — |
| Geometry/Geometric Analysis | — |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.