Applied Mathematics

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

CIP 27.03

$84,685Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,697Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$57,179Median federal debt
139Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Applied Mathematics at University of Southern California earn a median of $84,685 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 $57,179, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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 Southern California make?

The median salary is $84,685 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,179.

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