Mathematics
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Chico · Chico, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at California State University-Chico earn a median of $38,212 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,562 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,058–$97,414). Median debt is $16,500, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $53,136 | $16,636 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $52,339 | $16,250 |
| Pomona College Claremont | $50,712 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $46,674 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $46,447 | $17,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $45,924 | $16,950 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $44,903 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $44,257 | $16,750 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $40,798 | $19,050 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $38,699 | $17,924 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $38,598 | $11,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $38,449 | $14,920 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $37,845 | $13,221 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $37,568 | $12,343 |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $37,292 | $12,256 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mathematics graduates from California State University-Chico make?
The median salary is $38,212 one year after graduation and $62,551 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.