We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Merced. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced among the top schools in the country for applied mathematics, placing at #110 out of 139 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools | 110 of 139 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in California | 16 of 18 |
The following degree levels are offered in applied mathematics at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in applied mathematics.
UC Merced is a solid choice among schools offering applied mathematics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Applied Mathematics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,623 a year. This is above $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Merced, applied mathematics students borrow a median amount of $16,497 in student loans. This is below $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of applied mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of applied mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Merced. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.