Best Mathematics Schools in California

California has 30 colleges offering Mathematics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 839 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $40,537 on average within two years — 11% below the national average of $45,431. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of California-Los Angeles graduates earn $53,775 while University of Redlands graduates earn $28,236 — a $25,539 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in CA

$40,537

CA Avg. Earnings

$45,431

National Avg.

418

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mathematics in California

Public Schools (26)

$40,586

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$40,205

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in California produce comparable or higher early earnings for Mathematics graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Mathematics Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

$53,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,739

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: 8.7%

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA · Private

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,705

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 39.9%

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public

$44,835

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,219

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 27.8%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

$55,512

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,729

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 29.8%

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$52,107

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,541

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 11.7%

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 86.7%

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public

$39,729

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,222

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 24.5%

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.7%

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,993

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 25.6%

#10

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,801

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 41.6%

#11

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA · Public

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · Private

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,171

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 91.3%

#16

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA · Public

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA · Public

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · Public

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public

$29,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,826

Graduates: 104

Acceptance: 63.3%

#20

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,014

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 93.2%

#21

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

$37,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,262

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 73.7%

#22

California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,318

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 94.8%

#23

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,769

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 47.1%

#24

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA · Public

$31,941

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,252

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 62.5%

#25

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,170

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 93.6%

#26

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,780

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 34.4%

#27

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA · Public

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,772

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 98.3%

#28

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public

$41,193

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,239

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 96.4%

#29

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mathematics in California?

University of California-Los Angeles ranks #1 for Mathematics in California with median graduate earnings of $53,775 within two years of graduation. There are 30 schools offering Mathematics programs in the state.

How much do Mathematics graduates earn in California?

Mathematics graduates in California earn an average of $40,537 within two years of graduation. This is 11% below the national average of $45,431 for this major.

What is the hardest Mathematics school to get into in California?

University of California-Los Angeles is the most selective Mathematics program in California with an acceptance rate of 8.7%. The average acceptance rate across Mathematics programs in the state is 64.9%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Mathematics in California?

In California, private Mathematics programs produce average earnings of $40,205 vs $40,586 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 26 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering $81,610 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.