Mathematics at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 198 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in mathematics earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Los Angeles 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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| 25 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $100,127 | $92,095 | #33 | $46,585 |
| 26 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $100,127 | $92,095 | #34 | $46,585 |
| 27 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $99,689 | $87,489 | #49 | $79,129 |
| 28 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $99,269 | $90,328 | #39 | $38,449 |
| 29 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $98,709 | $100,388 | #24 | $70,313 |
| 30 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $98,497 | $105,610 | #19 | $79,799 |
| 31 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $96,927 | $85,354 | #56 | $61,761 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,449 one year after graduating and $99,269 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,920.
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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.