Mathematics at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Long Beach sits in Long Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 89 mathematics degrees were granted at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #67 of 134 |
| Best Value | California | #68 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 460 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 462 |
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Students who complete California State University-Long Beach’s Mathematics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,333 |
| 2 years | $43,691 |
| 4 years | $59,522 |
| 5 years | $66,633 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mathematics graduates from California State University-Long Beach take home a median $59,522, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mathematics graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $18,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Mathematics graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 49% women (44) and 51% men (45).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 73 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 55% were women (40) and 45% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Mathematics Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 16 master’s mathematics graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 69% of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach
This Mathematics program at California State University-Long Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 89 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mathematics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.