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Applied Mathematics at University of California - Berkeley

275 Bachelor's Degrees
96 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
The Applied Mathematics major is part of the mathematics & statistics program at University of California - Berkeley.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in applied math.

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Applied Mathematics Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Applied Math Rankings

UC Berkeley was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for applied math majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (With Aid) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (With Aid) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (With Aid) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (With Aid) 9
Best Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) 11
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Applied Mathematics Graduates 11
Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) 11
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Applied Mathematics Graduates 11
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Applied Mathematics Graduate Degree Schools 15
Best Applied Mathematics Schools 16
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) 17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics 20
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Applied Mathematics Graduates 22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) 22
Highest Paid Applied Mathematics Graduates 24
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics 25
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) 26
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) 26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics 49
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics 99

Popularity of Applied Math at UC Berkeley

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 275 bachelor's degrees in applied mathematics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 326 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 96 students received their master’s degree in applied math from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #20 most popular school for applied math master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in applied math in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Applied Math Graduates from UC Berkeley Make?

$71,282 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Applied Math Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of applied math students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $71,282. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,707 for all applied math bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Applied Math Graduates from UC Berkeley Have?

$14,598 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Applied Math Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, applied math students borrow a median amount of $14,598 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all applied math bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the applied math program at UC Berkeley is $297 per month.

UC Berkeley Applied Math Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied math majors at University of California - Berkeley.

UC Berkeley Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 62% of applied math bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in applied math.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 87
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 27
White 64
Non-Resident Aliens 70
Other Races 27

UC Berkeley Applied Mathematics Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 applied math majors earned their master's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in applied math.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 92
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 197
Mathematics 144

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