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Mathematics & Computer Science in California

Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in California

Jobs for Mathematics & Computer Science Grads in California

535,920 people in the state and 3,166,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Math & CompSci.

Mathematics & Computer Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Mathematics & Computer Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Math & CompSci grad in the state is $184,950, compared to a typical salary of $147,666 nationwide.

Mathematics & Computer Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 11 colleges in California that offer Math & CompSci degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,660 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#2

Minerva University

San Francisco

With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $18,700 a year.

#3

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $107,923 a year. The school admits about 13% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $102,669 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#9

Whittier College

Whittier

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 53% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Pitzer College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,658 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#11

Scripps College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,612 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Mathematics & Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Math & CompSci majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Web Administrators $62,692
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Math & CompSci.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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View Nationwide Mathematics & Computer Science Report

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