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by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Mathematics & Computer Science is the 369th most popular major in the country with 1,302 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 993 mathematics and computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major” ranking, we looked at 82 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics and computer science. That schools that top this list have a program in mathematics and computer science in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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 “Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major” list to help you make the college decision.
We’ve created a tool called College Combat that lets you create your own customized comparisons based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
The colleges and universities below are the best for bachelor’s degree math & compsci students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvey Mudd College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major. Claremont, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Mathematics & Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College
Out of the 82 schools in the Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Reed College landed the #3 spot on the list. Reed is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 13 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% 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 Santa Clara University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. SCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clara, California. It awarded 66 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Mathematics & Computer Science at Santa Clara University
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College of Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. The College of Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution located in Caldwell, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Mathematics & Computer Science at The College of Idaho
Virginia Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #6. Virginia Wesleyan University is a small school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 7 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #7. UCSD is located in La Jolla, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 216 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% 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%.
With a ranking of #8, Scripps College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. This small school is located in Claremont, California, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Mathematics & Computer Science at Scripps College
University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. UIC is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 81 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Illinois at Chicago Mathematics & Computer Science Report
Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mathematics & Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #11, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Akron, Ohio that handed out 36 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
Full University of Akron Main Campus Mathematics & Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #12, Bowdoin College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. Brunswick, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Lewis & Clark College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. Lewis & Clark College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Lewis & Clark College Mathematics & Computer Science Report
Warren Wilson College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. Swannanoa, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Warren Wilson College Mathematics & Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #15, Wellesley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified bachelors’s math and compsci students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
Full Wellesley College Mathematics & Computer Science Report
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. UIUC is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 88 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Western Washington University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this fairly large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified bachelors’s math and compsci students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Valparaiso University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #18. Valpo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Mathematics & Computer Science at Valparaiso University
Colgate University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #19. Colgate is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamilton, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Mathematics & Computer Science at Colgate
With a ranking of #20, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Pepperdine University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #21. Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Malibu, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Mercyhurst University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #22. Mercyhurst is located in Erie, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to qualified students.
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University of California - Irvine ranked #23 on this year’s Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major list. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 45 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of California - Irvine Mathematics & Computer Science Report
Bryan College - Dayton did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking, coming in at #24. William Jennings Bryan College is located in Dayton, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full William Jennings Bryan College Mathematics & Computer Science Report
Yale University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Bachelor’s Highly Focused on Math & CompSci Major ranking. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s math and compsci degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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