Program Overview

Mathematics at Cerritos College

Associate in Science for Transfer

By successfully completing the courses for an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree at Cerritos College, students will gain a practical and theoretical understanding for future studies involving mathematics. The role of mathematics is vital and growing, providing methods for finding solutions to problems in a wide range of sciences: social, biological, physical, behavioral, and managerial. More generally, mathematics is necessary for understanding and expressing ideas in science, engineering, and human affairs.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $50,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $135,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Statisticians
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +31.6%
  • Average Salary: $129k
  • Salary Range: $89k - $169k
• Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +31.4%
  • Average Salary: $127k
  • Salary Range: $69k - $198k
• Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +3.2%
  • Average Salary: $141k
  • Salary Range: $96k - $169k
• Mathematicians
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +2.2%
  • Average Salary: $131k
  • Salary Range: $105k - $148k
• Natural Sciences Managers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +4.8%
  • Average Salary: $208k
  • Salary Range: $154k - $239k+
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105k
  • Salary Range: $50k - $165k
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +1%
  • Average Salary: $105k
  • Salary Range: $78k - $127k

Program Map

Mathematics - MATH 170 start (Full-time)

Associate in Science for Transfer

60.0 - 72.5 Units

• Fall 2024 (1st Term)
  • 15.0 - 16.5 UNITS
  • MAJ / GEN: MATH 170 (4.0 Units) - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
  • GEN: English Composition (4.0 - 4.5 Units) - Choose a course from Area 1A
  • GEN: Oral Communication (3.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 1C
  • GEN: Arts (3.0 - 4.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 3A
  • ELEC: UC/CSU Transferable Course (1.0 Units) - Choose a course
  • MILE: Department Information - Link to this department
• Spring 2025 (2nd Term)
  • 15.0 - 16.0 UNITS
  • MAJ: MATH 190 (4.0 Units) - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
  • GEN: U.S. History (3.0 Units) - Choose a course
  • GEN: Ethnic Studies (3.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 7
  • GEN: Critical Thinking (3.0 - 4.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 1B
  • ELEC: UC/CSU Transferable Course (2.0 Units) - Choose a course
• Fall 2025 (3rd Term)
  • 15.0 - 19.0 UNITS
  • MAJ: MATH 225 (5.0 Units) - Calculus III
  • GEN: U.S. Government (3.0 Units) - Choose a course
  • GEN: Arts and Humanities (3.0 - 5.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 3
  • GEN: Biological Sciences (3.0 - 5.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 5B
  • ELEC: UC/CSU Transferable Course (1.0 Units) - Choose a course
• Spring 2026 (4th Term)
  • 15.0 - 21.0 UNITS
  • MAJ: MATH 250 (5.0 Units) - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
  • MAJ: Mathematics AS-T Course (3.0 Units) - Choose a course
  • GEN: Physical Sciences (3.0 - 5.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 5A
  • GEN: Laboratory Science (1.0 - 5.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 5C
  • GEN: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3.0 Units) - Choose a course from Area 4

Mathematics - Associate in Science for Transfer 60.0 - 72.5 units

To ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units/180 quarter units for a bachelor's degree), make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.