Below are the key facts about graduate study in mathematics at Cal Poly. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for mathematics, placing at #90 out of 470 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 90 of 470 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in California | 11 of 127 |
Here is each degree level offered in mathematics at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 12 master’s degrees in mathematics.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cal Poly. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics | 68 |