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Mathematics Schools in California

435 students earned Math degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mathematics is the 58th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in California

Math majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 296
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 139

Gender Distribution

In California, a math major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of math majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in California

132,170 people in the state and 1,205,580 in the nation are employed in jobs related to math.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in California

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $100,000, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer math degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,023. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. This public school has an average net price of $12,209.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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

63% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. 70% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $56,844 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,657 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,930.

Mathematics Careers in CA

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to math.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Applied Mathematics 613
Statistics 470

View all majors related to Mathematics

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