# University of California-Merced: Applied Mathematics (bachelor's)

Merced, CA. IPEDS 445188, CIP 27.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-merced/majors/applied-mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,138
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,156 (U.S. median for this major: $94,261 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,497 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in CA: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Applied Mathematics at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $118,414 | $14,598 | $13,481 | 93% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $109,360 | $17,000 | $16,109 | 83% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $103,887 | $14,400 | $12,548 | 93% |
| University of Southern California | $101,094 | $12,251 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of California-San Diego | $85,233 | $15,516 | $12,470 | 86% |
| University of California-Merced | $82,156 | $16,497 | $11,983 | 69% |
| San Diego State University | $69,606 | $24,563 | $15,364 | 76% |
| University of California-Davis | $65,508 | $14,750 | $14,741 | 86% |

## Careers
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $84,440 Merced, CA, $109,110 CA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported Merced, CA, $141,590 CA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Merced, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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