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2024 Best Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

23 Colleges in the Southwest Region
2,847 Math Degrees Awarded
$44,848 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #35 in popularity, mathematics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,847 degrees in mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region The math program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mathematics rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Math
Master's Degrees in Math
Doctor's Degrees in Math

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in the Southwest Region

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

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Math

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Math Degrees Awarded
$68,463 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Southern Methodist University if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 86 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from Southern Methodist University receive an earnings boost of approximately $23,615 over the average earnings of mathematics majors.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
316 Math Degrees Awarded
$50,898 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 316 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Those mathematics students who get their degree from The University of Texas at Austin earn $6,050 more than the standard math grad.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Math Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in mathematics has to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 80 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients typically earn an average of $40,796 at the beginning of their careers.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Math Degrees Awarded
$49,272 Median Starting Salary

University of Arizona is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 97 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics students who get their degree from University of Arizona receive $4,424 more than the typical math student.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Math Degrees Awarded
2.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 149 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients generally earn an average of $40,675 in their early careers.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Math Degrees Awarded
16.0% Growth in Graduates

UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #216 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.

There were roughly 106 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients typically earn about $46,253 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Math Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

UH is a very large public university located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were about 135 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the math program make an average of $41,468 for their early career.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 Math Degrees Awarded
$43,802 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #168 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 134 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, math degree recipients usually earn about $43,802 in the first five years of their career.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Math Degrees Awarded
$42,986 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #140 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career wages of $42,986.

More information about a degree in mathematics from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Math Degrees Awarded
$41,990 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients usually make about $41,990 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in mathematics from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Best Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 2,135
Arizona 287 328
Oklahoma 257 204
New Mexico 219 155

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Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.

Math Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 2,845
Other Mathematics 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 837
Statistics 774
Applied Statistics 24
Other Statistics 14

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