2027 Best Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools
Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 114 schools to find the best for mathematics students.
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Best Schools for Mathematics in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in mathematics, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Mathematics
Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best school in the country for a degree in mathematics. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 26 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $53,920 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176.
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West Texas A And M University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Canyon. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 116 mathematics degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $43,515. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Miramar College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics, ranking #3. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public institution. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 65 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $41,038. Students borrow a median of $8,098 to complete this degree.
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De Anza College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics, ranking #4. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. About 121 mathematics degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree.
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Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 58 mathematics degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $80,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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College Of San Mateo placed #6 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. There were roughly 59 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at College Of San Mateo in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree.
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Foothill College earned the #7 position for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. There were roughly 39 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $94,152 in their early career. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans.
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Utah Valley University earned the #8 position for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 38 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete this degree.
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Diablo Valley College earned the #9 position for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. About 39 mathematics degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205.
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Moorpark College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 66 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans.
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Ohlone Community College placed #11 among the best mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fremont. Ohlone Community College awarded about 28 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Ohlone Community College earn a median of $22,545 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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San Jacinto Community College landed the #12 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 113 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $38,107 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,376 to complete this degree.
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Skyline College placed #13 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. Skyline College awarded about 50 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year.
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Evergreen Valley College placed #14 among the best mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of San Jose. Evergreen Valley College awarded about 41 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $82,879 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,981 to complete this degree.
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Orange Coast College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College awarded about 69 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans.
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Santa Barbara City College came in at #16 for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public institution. About 86 mathematics degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $68,184 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090.
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Mt San Antonio College came in at #17 for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 76 mathematics degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,384.
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Cuesta College earned the #18 position for mathematics this year. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. About 45 mathematics degrees were awarded at Cuesta College in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958.
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Liberty University earned the #19 position for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. Liberty University awarded about 33 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $45,877 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,500.
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Crafton Hills College landed the #20 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a moderately-sized public university. Crafton Hills College awarded about 39 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Crafton Hills College earn a median of $97,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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Palomar College earned the #21 position for mathematics this year. Palomar College is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. There were roughly 67 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Palomar College in the most recent data year.
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Cypress College earned the #22 position for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. There were roughly 44 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year.
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Napa Valley College landed the #23 spot for mathematics this year. Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Napa. Napa Valley College awarded about 21 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year.
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Pasadena City College placed #24 among the best mathematics schools. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 110 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Pasadena City College earn around $38,841 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree.
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Santa Monica College came in at #25 for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Santa Monica College awarded about 86 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics Schools
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Other Mathematics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 114 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
