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Applied Mathematics at University of California - Santa Barbara

168 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
#24 Overall Quality
The Applied Mathematics major is part of the mathematics & statistics program at University of California - Santa Barbara.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in applied math.

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Applied Mathematics Degrees Available at UCSB

UCSB Applied Math Rankings

The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for applied math list. It is also ranked #4 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (With Aid) 14
Best Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (With Aid) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) 23
Best Applied Mathematics Schools 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) 24
Best Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 27
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 32
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) 36
Best Applied Mathematics Colleges for Veterans 45
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics 45
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Applied Mathematics Graduates 50
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics 51
Best Applied Mathematics Graduate Degree Schools 51
Best Applied Mathematics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 54
Highest Paid Applied Mathematics Graduates 94
Best Value Colleges for Applied Mathematics 100

Popularity of Applied Math at UCSB

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in applied mathematics. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in applied math from UCSB. This makes it the #138 most popular school for applied math master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Applied Math Graduates from UCSB Make?

$49,765 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 UCSB is $49,765. This is less than $51,707, which is the national median of all applied math majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Applied Math Graduates from UCSB Have?

$17,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

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

While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, applied math students borrow a median amount of $17,000 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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Applied Math Student Diversity at UCSB

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

UCSB Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 168 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from UCSB in 2020-2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 23
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 83
Other Races 14

UCSB Applied Mathematics Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in applied math from UCSB in 2021 were men.

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

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

Majors Similar to Applied Math

Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 272
Mathematics 189

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