Applied Mathematics at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in applied mathematics earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 45 colleges reporting applied 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $170,689 | $150,310 | #2 | $114,279 |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $157,822 | $155,439 | #1 | $99,193 |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $156,419 | $137,287 | #4 | $97,700 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $148,740 | $146,136 | #3 | $94,684 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $120,495 | $128,586 | #6 | $82,523 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $119,839 | $128,604 | #5 | $75,105 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $118,414 | $107,749 | #7 | $71,814 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $117,990 | $107,441 | #8 | $82,275 |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $109,360 | $99,510 | #10 | $59,638 |
| 10 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $109,170 | $103,907 | #9 | — |
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| 26 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $85,233 | $77,556 | #32 | $42,859 |
| 27 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $83,741 | $95,053 | #16 | $60,671 |
| 28 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $82,200 | $78,237 | #30 | $44,972 |
| 29 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $82,156 | $74,757 | #33 | $39,138 |
| 30 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $77,908 | $78,367 | #29 | $53,917 |
| 31 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $76,610 | $77,913 | #31 | $62,328 |
| 32 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $76,069 | $72,402 | #36 | $74,921 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,138 one year after graduating and $82,156 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.