Mathematics associate's degree programs in California
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego · Debt not reported$74,2212College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita · Debt not reported$73,0883Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana · Debt not reported$66,2824San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego · Debt not reported$62,6165Coalinga CollegeCoalinga · Debt not reported$61,5576Lemoore CollegeLemoore · Debt not reported$54,006
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
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
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
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
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
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
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $101,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,710–$125,920
- State employment
- 99,230
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
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 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego | $74,221 | Not available |
| 2 | College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | $73,088 | Not available |
| 3 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | $66,282 | Not available |
| 4 | San Diego Mesa College | San Diego | $62,616 | Not available |
| 5 | Coalinga College | Coalinga | $61,557 | Not available |
| 6 | Lemoore College | Lemoore | $54,006 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Mathematics in California
What do Mathematics associate's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,616 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. San Diego Miramar College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.