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Applied Mathematics bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$85,233Median year-4 earnings

$14,750Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $14,598 federal debt$118,414 2University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $17,000 federal debt$109,360 3University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $14,400 federal debt$103,887 4University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · $12,251 federal debt$101,094 5University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $15,516 federal debt$85,233 6University of California, MercedMerced · $16,497 federal debt$82,156 7San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $24,563 federal debt$69,606 8University of California, DavisDavis · $14,750 federal debt$65,508

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

15-2099Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $180,500
Middle 50% wage range: $68,000–$195,190
State employment: 120
Projected growth: +7.1%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $50,350–$212,940

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $141,590
Middle 50% wage range: $103,360–$186,820
State employment: 39,310
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $77,480–$224,920

15-2021Mathematicians

State median wage: $126,710
Middle 50% wage range: $101,230–$156,480
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +0.6%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $81,230–$182,020

25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $130,680
Middle 50% wage range: $101,600–$169,110
State employment: 3,810
Projected growth: +1.7%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $77,570–$226,560

15-2041Statisticians

State median wage: $135,960
Middle 50% wage range: $100,210–$174,340
State employment: 2,480
Projected growth: +11.0%
Annual openings: 1,900

10th–90th percentile: $69,890–$205,210

15-2011Actuaries

State median wage: $130,510
Middle 50% wage range: $101,600–$188,390
State employment: 1,280
Projected growth: +9.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $83,510–$219,490

13-2054Financial Risk Specialists

State median wage: $129,110
Middle 50% wage range: $100,160–$168,980
State employment: 5,740
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 4,800

10th–90th percentile: $76,610–$208,360

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$118,414	$14,598
2	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$109,360	$17,000
3	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$103,887	$14,400
4	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$101,094	$12,251
5	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$85,233	$15,516
6	University of California, Merced	Merced	$82,156	$16,497
7	San Diego State University	San Diego	$69,606	$24,563
8	University of California, Davis	Davis	$65,508	$14,750

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Applied Mathematics in California

What do Applied Mathematics bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $85,233 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $14,750 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Berkeley has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.