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2027 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southwest Region

49 Colleges in the United States
4,456 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$51,632 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics & Statistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 49 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mathematics & statistics schools.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics & statistics education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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Texas Christian University tops our 2027 ranking of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 27 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Texas Christian University earn around $60,035 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Texas Christian University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #2 spot this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 672 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $65,478. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from The University Of Texas At Austin

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Students looking for a strong mathematics & statistics program will find one at Rice University, which ranked #3. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Rice University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 154 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Rice University earn a median of $50,286 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Rice University

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Southern Methodist University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Southern Methodist University awarded about 134 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $78,764. Students borrow a median of $20,615 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Southern Methodist University

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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics, ranking #5. Located in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a small public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology generally make around $64,561. Students borrow a median of $18,747 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #6 for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 66 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $55,394. Typical student debt for the program is $22,870. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Arizona State University Skysong

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The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #7 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 248 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $68,251. Typical student debt for the program is $19,745. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for The University Of Texas At Dallas

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #8 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 134 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $51,443 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates carry a median of $17,161 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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University Of Arizona ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. University Of Arizona awarded about 125 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Arizona earn around $54,781 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,999. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for University Of Arizona

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #10 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 299 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $63,567 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,487. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Houston landed the #11 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 193 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Houston earn around $54,710 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $20,100 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University Of Houston

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West Texas A And M University placed #12 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. West Texas A And M University awarded about 144 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $43,515 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for West Texas A And M University

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University Of North Texas placed #13 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. University Of North Texas graduates 61% of students within six years. University Of North Texas awarded about 586 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $98,582. Typical student debt for the program is $23,689. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of North Texas

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Arizona State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 274 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $59,678 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,591 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Arizona State University

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Texas A And M University San Antonio ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University San Antonio awarded about 10 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $45,681 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,771. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Texas A And M University San Antonio

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #16 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $40,531 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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San Jacinto Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 113 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $38,107 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,376. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for San Jacinto Community College

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Northern Arizona University came in at #18 for mathematics & statistics this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 37 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $49,588. Typical student debt for the program is $19,468. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Northern Arizona University

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The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 87 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $56,001 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,225. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for The University Of Texas Pan American

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Baylor University landed the #20 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $45,195 early in their careers. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Baylor University

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Texas A And M University Central Texas landed the #21 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Killeen. Texas A And M University Central Texas awarded about 13 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $50,370 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Texas A And M University Central Texas

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University Of Houston Clear Lake placed #22 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates 52% of students within six years. University Of Houston Clear Lake awarded about 31 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $52,160. Students borrow a median of $16,392 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University Of Houston Clear Lake

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Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $52,044 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,333. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Texas A And M University Commerce

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Texas Tech University came in at #24 for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 102 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $45,476 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,750. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Texas Tech University

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Grand Canyon University placed #25 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Grand Canyon University graduates 44% of students within six years. Grand Canyon University awarded about 40 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $56,285 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,027. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Grand Canyon University

Rest of the Top 49 Mathematics & Statistics Schools

These schools also placed among the best for mathematics & statistics this year:

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
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St Marys University
San Antonio, TX
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 49 schools evaluated.

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