2027 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Far Western Region
Mathematics & Computer Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mathematics & computer science schools.
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Best Schools for Mathematics & Computer Science in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics & computer science education in the Far Western Region.
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. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Harvey Mudd College graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 54 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Harvey Mudd College 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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University Of California San Diego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California San Diego awarded about 454 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data 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. Typical student debt for the program is $18,887.
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Santa Clara University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 88% of students finish within six years. Santa Clara University awarded about 119 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Santa Clara University generally make around $91,851. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics & computer science program will find one at Lewis And Clark College, which ranked #4. Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $43,381 in their early career. Lewis And Clark College graduates carry a median of $23,301 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics & computer science program will find one at University Of California Irvine, which ranked #5. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 49 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine 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. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans.
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Western Washington University earned the #6 position for mathematics & computer science this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Washington University awarded about 15 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $41,118. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,361 in student loans.
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Pepperdine University landed the #7 spot for mathematics & computer science this year. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit university. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Pepperdine University generally make around $57,582. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree.
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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 · 7 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.
