2026 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Far Western Region
Mathematics & Computer Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics & computer science programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for mathematics & computer science students.
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AS in Computer Science
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BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Mathematics & Computer Science in the Far Western Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mathematics & computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Mathematics & Computer Science
Our analysis ranked Harvey Mudd College the best school in the country for a degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit university. Harvey Mudd College graduates 92% of students within six years. Harvey Mudd College awarded about 52 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $166,573 in their early career. Harvey Mudd College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics & computer science program will find one at San Jose State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 13 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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University Of California San Diego came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 338 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $89,651 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $18,887 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of California Irvine one of the top schools for mathematics & computer science. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. About 87% of students finish within six years. University Of California Irvine awarded about 48 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $50,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,539.
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Santa Clara University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 90 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at Santa Clara University in the most recent year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of $91,851 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Western Washington University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Washington University awarded about 17 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $41,118 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,361.
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Pepperdine University earned the #7 position for mathematics & computer science this year. Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 13 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $57,582 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 21 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.
