Applied Mathematics

Master's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

CIP 27.03

$67,445Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,256Median earnings 4 years after
$102,189Median earnings 5 years after
$27,285Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Applied Mathematics at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $67,445 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $116,060 four years after graduating (middle half: $85,199–$161,426). Median debt is $27,285, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Applied Mathematics (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$84,685$57,179
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$78,041$37,837

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Applied Mathematics graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?

The median salary is $67,445 one year after graduation and $102,189 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,285.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.