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Applied Mathematics at University of Southern California

Applied Mathematics at University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Applied Mathematics, take a look at what University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 301 applied mathematics degrees were granted at University of Southern California.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California

Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Applied Mathematics Rankings at University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Applied Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 23
Best Value California #16 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #20 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #27 of 139
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 138

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 23
Best Value California #16 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #20 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #27 of 139
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 138

Earnings for Applied Mathematics Graduates from University of Southern California

Graduates of University of Southern California’s Applied Mathematics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Applied Mathematics at University of Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,861
2 years $55,151
3 years $70,259
4 years $72,484
5 years $94,658

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Applied Mathematics graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $72,484, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Applied Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Applied Mathematics graduates from University of Southern California stands at $12,251.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Applied Mathematics graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Applied Mathematics graduates at University of Southern California are 38% women (115) and 62% men (186).

Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Of the 153 bachelor’s applied mathematics graduates at University of Southern California, 34% were women (52) and 66% were men (101).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Applied Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 12
Asian 37
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 73
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at University of Southern California

Minority students account for 35% of Applied Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Applied Mathematics Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Of the 140 master’s applied mathematics degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 42% were women (59) and 58% were men (81).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Applied Mathematics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 6
Asian 20
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 99
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Applied Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 14%.*

Applied Mathematics Doctoral Program at University of Southern California

Among the 8 doctoral applied mathematics degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Applied Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Applied Mathematics majors at University of Southern California

*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 Southern California

This Applied Mathematics program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Applied Mathematics 24
Computational & Applied Mathematics 103
Financial Mathematics 174

Top-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates

Those who complete Applied Mathematics program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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

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