Mathematics bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 28 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

28Programs reporting earnings

$68,900Median year-4 earnings

$16,718Median federal debt

24Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

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

1University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $14,920 federal debt$99,269 2Occidental CollegeLos Angeles · Debt not reported$88,080 3University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $17,000 federal debt$85,391 4California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $16,718 federal debt$83,187 5University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $20,500 federal debt$80,654 6California State University, FullertonFullerton · Debt not reported$80,055 7University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $16,250 federal debt$79,015 8California State University, ChicoChico · $15,000 federal debt$77,891 9University of California, IrvineIrvine · $19,000 federal debt$77,472 10University of California, DavisDavis · $13,000 federal debt$72,640

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

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

15-2021Mathematicians

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

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

15-2041Statisticians

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

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

10th–90th percentile: $64,600–$132,600

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, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$99,269	$14,920
2	Occidental College	Los Angeles	$88,080	Not available
3	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$85,391	$17,000
4	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$83,187	$16,718
5	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$80,654	$20,500
6	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$80,055	Not available
7	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$79,015	$16,250
8	California State University, Chico	Chico	$77,891	$15,000
9	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$77,472	$19,000
10	University of California, Davis	Davis	$72,640	$13,000
11	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$71,323	$18,697
12	California State University, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$70,677	$13,053
13	California State University, Channel Islands	Camarillo	$70,628	$15,603
14	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$69,377	$2,750
15	California State University, Dominguez Hills	Carson	$68,900	$21,310
16	California State University, Stanislaus	Turlock	$65,184	$14,737
17	Sonoma State University	Rohnert Park	$64,913	$18,212
18	California State University, Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$64,470	Not available
19	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$63,596	$18,500
20	California State University, Northridge	Northridge	$63,077	$16,949
21	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$63,059	$15,038
22	California State University, Monterey Bay	Seaside	$62,943	$18,000
23	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$61,754	$18,000
24	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	$59,214	$19,232
25	California State University, Sacramento	Sacramento	$59,162	$17,204
26	San Diego State University	San Diego	$57,999	$11,943
27	California State University, San Bernardino	San Bernardino	$57,603	$15,108
28	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$55,664	Not available

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

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mathematics in California

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

Across 28 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $68,900 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,718 among the 24 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, Los Angeles has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.