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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona” ranking.
In 2020-2021, 30,202 people earned their degree in mathematics, making the major the 35th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $45,168 and had an average of $21,863 in loans still to pay off.
Across Arizona, there were 328 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,882 and $19,945 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in mathematics. That schools that top this list have a program in mathematics in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona”.
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Dine College landed the #1 spot on the list. Tsaile, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s math degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 97 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Arizona University landed the #3 spot on the list. Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 61 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 149 diplomas to qualified ’s math students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona Western College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Yuma, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s math degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Ottawa University - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Mohave Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Mohave Community College is located in Kingman, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
Eastern Arizona College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking. Eastern Arizona College is located in Thatcher, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
Mesa Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Phoenix College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Phoenix College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
Cochise County Community College District did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #11. Cochise County Community College District is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #12, Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s math degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
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Ottawa University - Surprise landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking. This small school is located in Surprise, Arizona, and it awarded 0 ’s math degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
With a ranking of #13, Glendale Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Glendale Community College is a public institution located in Glendale, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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GateWay Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Rio Salado College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
Scottsdale Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona list. Scottsdale Community College is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
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Paradise Valley Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking. Paradise Valley Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
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South Mountain Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking. South Mountain Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 0 ’s math degrees in 2020-2021.
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Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Math Major in Arizona ranking. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s math degrees to qualified students.
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