Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics & Computer Science
Education Levels of Math & CompSci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,173 people earned their bachelor's degree in math & compsci. This earns it the #167 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in math & compsci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,173 |
| Master’s Degree | 266 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Math & CompSci Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in math & compsci is $89,651. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,137 and the high is $109,843.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in math & compsci is $24,242. 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, $24,242 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,242.
The median monthly payment of a math & compsci graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $288.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. About 68.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 807 |
| Women | 366 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math & compsci bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 313 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 327 |
| International Students | 342 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Math & CompSci Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 82 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in math & compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for math & compsci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from UCSD. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. University of California - San Diego math & compsci graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,651.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math & compsci. 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, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from UIUC. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for math & compsci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from UIC. Of these students, 35% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 89,651.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for math & compsci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute. About 46% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute make a median salary of 89,651.
The 5th most popular school in the country for math & compsci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Santa Clara University. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,873 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from SCU. Of these students, 27% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. 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, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from UC Irvine. About 47% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Irvine math & compsci graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,651.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math & compsci. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of 89,651.
Harvey Mudd College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Harvey Mudd College. Of these students, 41% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvey Mudd College math & compsci graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,651.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math & compsci. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from MIT. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make a median salary of 89,651.
George Mason University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math & compsci. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from GMU. Of these students, 44% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
Western Washington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from WWU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at Western Washington University make a median salary of 89,651.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from WUSTL. About 24% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
The 12th most popular school in the country for math & compsci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Columbia. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
University of Oregon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from UO. Of these students, 36% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at University of Oregon make a median salary of 89,651.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math & compsci. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Purdue. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 89,651.
Emory University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in math & compsci. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Emory. About 25% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at Emory University make a median salary of 89,651.
The 17th most popular school in the country for math & compsci majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Yale. Of these students, 45% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at Yale University make a median salary of 89,651.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Temple. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
Reed College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from Reed. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Data shows that Reed graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,651.
DePaul University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in math & compsci. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in math & compsci from DePaul. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in math & compsci at DePaul University make a median salary of 89,651.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to math & compsci that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| International Studies | 5,174 |
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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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