Applied Mathematics

Master's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 27.03

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$156,116Median earnings 3 years after
$161,706Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Applied Mathematics at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $156,116. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $116,060 four years after graduating (middle half: $85,199–$161,426).

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
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$67,445$27,285

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Applied Mathematics graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $156,116 and $161,706 after five years.

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