Applied Mathematics

Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 27.03

$71,622Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,094Median earnings 4 years after
$94,658Median earnings 5 years after
$12,251Median federal debt
126Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Applied Mathematics at University of Southern California earn a median of $71,622 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $91,532 four years after graduating (middle half: $63,368–$127,252). Median debt is $12,251, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$71,814$14,500
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$61,188$14,400
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$59,638$17,000
University of California-Davis
Davis
$53,940$13,000
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$42,859$15,249
San Diego State University
San Diego
$42,856$23,793
University of California-Merced
Merced
$39,138$15,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Applied Mathematics graduates from University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $71,622 one year after graduation and $94,658 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,251.

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