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2026 Best Financial Mathematics Schools in California

5 Colleges in the United States
643 Financial Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$67,369 Avg Early-Career Salary

Financial Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their financial mathematics programs.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best financial mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for Financial Mathematics in California

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the financial mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Financial Mathematics

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No school ranked higher than University Of California Berkeley this year for financial mathematics. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 82 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Graduates of the financial mathematics program make about $71,814 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,598 to complete this degree. Read more about the financial mathematics program at University Of California Berkeley

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern California one of the top schools for financial mathematics. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 174 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $78,154. Students borrow a median of $12,251 to complete this degree. Get the full financial mathematics details for University Of Southern California

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University Of San Diego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in financial mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of San Diego graduates 84% of students within six years. University Of San Diego awarded about 41 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the financial mathematics program make about $68,281 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete this degree. Get the full financial mathematics details for University Of San Diego

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Students looking for a strong financial mathematics program will find one at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 36 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Financial Mathematics graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $61,188 early in their careers. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,400 in student loans. Get the full financial mathematics details for University Of California Los Angeles

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Pepperdine University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in financial mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 26 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Pepperdine University in the most recent year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Pepperdine University earn around $57,582 in the first couple years of their career. Pepperdine University graduates carry a median of $23,645 in student loans. See the full financial mathematics program report for Pepperdine University

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Saint Marys College Of California earned the #6 position for financial mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Moraga, Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 14 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Saint Marys College Of California in the most recent year. Financial Mathematics graduates of Saint Marys College Of California earn a median of $59,760 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,041 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Saint Marys College Of California

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University Of California Irvine came in at #7 for financial mathematics this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Irvine awarded about 127 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $78,041. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Get the full financial mathematics details for University Of California Irvine

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University Of California San Diego placed #8 among the best financial mathematics schools. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 133 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $42,859 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $15,516 in student loans. Read more about the financial mathematics program at University Of California San Diego

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Golden Gate University San Francisco ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. Golden Gate University San Francisco is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. About 10 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Golden Gate University San Francisco in the most recent year. Financial Mathematics graduates of Golden Gate University San Francisco earn a median of $88,638 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $33,968. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Golden Gate University San Francisco

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

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