2024 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in California

Mathematics & Computer Science is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #193 out of the 343 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2024 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Mathematics & Computer Science in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & computer science.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Math & CompSci

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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

5 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat San Diego State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & computer science from San Diego State University

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & computer science from University of Southern California

Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Oregon	158	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Math & CompSci

Mathematics & Computer Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Math & CompSci Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Computer Science	6

Majors Similar to Math & CompSci

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Gerontology	161
Sustainability Science	154
Dispute Resolution	151
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	149
Biological & Physical Science	83
Human Computer Interaction	76
Nutrition Science	67
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	63
International Studies	58
Data Science	50

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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