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2027 Best General Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools

114 Colleges in the United States
4,929 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$52,656 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 114 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the United States

See the highest-ranked general mathematics schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best school in the country for a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. About 47% of students finish within six years. Weber State University awarded about 26 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Weber State University earn around $53,920 in the first couple years of their career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Weber State University

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West Texas A And M University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. West Texas A And M University awarded about 116 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $43,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333. Read more about the general mathematics program at West Texas A And M University

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Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at San Diego Miramar College, which ranked #3. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 65 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from San Diego Miramar College earn around $41,038 in the first couple years of their career. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for San Diego Miramar College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

De Anza College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. De Anza College awarded about 121 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from De Anza College

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Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 58 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $80,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Santa Rosa Junior College

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College Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

College Of San Mateo ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 59 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for College Of San Mateo

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College landed the #7 spot for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. About 39 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Foothill College earn around $94,152 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. Get the full general mathematics details for Foothill College

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Utah Valley University came in at #8 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Utah Valley University awarded about 38 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Utah Valley University

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College landed the #9 spot for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. There were roughly 39 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Diablo Valley College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College landed the #10 spot for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 66 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. See the full general mathematics program report for Moorpark College

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Ohlone Community College came in at #11 for general mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fremont. About 28 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Ohlone Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Ohlone Community College generally make around $22,545. Ohlone Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Ohlone Community College

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San Jacinto Community College earned the #12 position for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 113 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $38,107 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,376. More information about a degree in general mathematics from San Jacinto Community College

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA

Skyline College came in at #13 for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. There were roughly 50 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent data year. Get the full general mathematics details for Skyline College

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Evergreen Valley College landed the #14 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public university. Evergreen Valley College awarded about 41 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $82,879 in their early career. Evergreen Valley College graduates carry a median of $12,981 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Evergreen Valley College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College placed #15 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. About 69 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $46,306 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Orange Coast College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College landed the #16 spot for general mathematics this year. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. There were roughly 86 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Santa Barbara City College generally make around $68,184. Santa Barbara City College graduates carry a median of $21,090 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Santa Barbara City College

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Mt San Antonio College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. About 76 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Typical student debt for the program is $9,384. Get the full general mathematics details for Mt San Antonio College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College earned the #18 position for general mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta College awarded about 45 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $64,492 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Cuesta College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University placed #19 among the best general mathematics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Liberty University earn around $45,877 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Liberty University

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Crafton Hills College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 39 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Crafton Hills College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Crafton Hills College earn a median of $97,976 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Get the full general mathematics details for Crafton Hills College

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Palomar College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Palomar College is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. About 67 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Palomar College in the most recent year. Read more about the general mathematics program at Palomar College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. There were roughly 44 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year. See the full general mathematics program report for Cypress College

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Napa Valley College placed #23 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public university. About 21 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Napa Valley College in the most recent year. Read more about the general mathematics program at Napa Valley College

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Pasadena City College came in at #24 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. About 110 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Pasadena City College graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Pasadena City College

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College came in at #25 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 86 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Santa Monica College in the most recent year. Read more about the general mathematics program at Santa Monica College

Rest of the Top 50 General Mathematics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general mathematics ranking:

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
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West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Other General Mathematics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 114 schools evaluated.

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