Mathematics at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in mathematics earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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 |
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| 237 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $62,271 | $66,826 | #184 | $40,856 |
| 238 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $62,261 | $65,491 | #193 | $51,422 |
| 239 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $62,085 | $58,062 | #264 | $52,695 |
| 240 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $61,754 | $56,192 | #278 | $32,162 |
| 241 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $61,686 | $58,712 | #256 | — |
| 242 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $61,617 | $62,646 | #220 | $48,114 |
| 243 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $61,564 | $66,047 | #190 | — |
Other Mathematics Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $95,395 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,162 one year after graduating and $61,754 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #240 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.