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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,518 students earned their Mathematics & Statistics degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Mathematics & Statistics is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in California

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,264
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 245
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 245
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 245
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a mathematics and statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics and statistics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 21.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 48.9%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in California

203,800 people in the state and 1,734,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mathematics and statistics.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in California

In this state, mathematics and statistics grads earn an average of $100,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer mathematics and statistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,240. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

In their early career, Stanford grads earn an average salary of $88,873. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. An average student at Stanford will pay a net price of $12,894.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. 74% of students get financical aid.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,298. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,345 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $32,569.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in CA

Some of the careers mathematics and statistics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Actuaries 29% $114,290
Financial Analysts 14% $95,680
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Financial Specialists 11% $72,620
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Survey Researchers 6% $63,810
Economists 6% $114,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics and statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Computer & Information Sciences 5,555
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Engineering Technologies 654
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437

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