Applied Mathematics at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you plan to study Applied Mathematics, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 applied mathematics graduations were recorded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Of 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Applied Mathematics Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Applied Mathematics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | California | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 139 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Applied Mathematics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Applied Mathematics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 30% women (20) and 70% men (46).
Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 45 bachelor’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 33% were women (15) and 67% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 36%.*
Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 16 master’s applied mathematics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 44% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 14%.*
Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 5 doctoral applied mathematics degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Applied Mathematics Concentrations at University of California-Santa Cruz
The Applied Mathematics program at University of California-Santa Cruz breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Applied Mathematics | 41 |
| Computational Mathematics | 15 |
| Computational & Applied Mathematics | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates
Students who finish Applied Mathematics program at University of California-Santa Cruz go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Applied Mathematics majors, 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 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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