Applied Mathematics at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 184 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in applied mathematics earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Barbara 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 | — |
| 11 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $104,454 | $94,042 | #18 | $61,741 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $104,454 | $94,042 | #19 | $61,741 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,638 one year after graduating and $109,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.