Mathematics at California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
California State University-Bakersfield graduates in mathematics earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Bakersfield Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
| … | |||||
| 213 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $64,905 | $67,382 | #178 | $48,726 |
| 214 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $64,748 | $65,129 | #198 | — |
| 215 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $64,547 | $68,057 | #173 | — |
| 216 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $64,470 | $58,663 | #257 | — |
| 217 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $64,242 | $56,384 | #276 | $53,915 |
| 218 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $64,164 | $65,255 | #196 | $49,314 |
| 219 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $64,121 | $74,225 | #115 | $44,136 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Bakersfield mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Bakersfield rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, California State University-Bakersfield ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at California State University-Bakersfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.