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2026 Best General Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
3,981 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$52,279 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1482 schools to find the best for general mathematics students.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the United States

Below are the best general mathematics schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Leading the list is San Jacinto Community College, our #1 school for general mathematics. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. About 120 general mathematics degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics 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. More information about a degree in general mathematics from San Jacinto Community College

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Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Weber State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Weber State University awarded about 19 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $53,920 in their early career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Weber State University

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

A rank of #3 makes De Anza College one of the top schools for general mathematics. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. About 101 general mathematics degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for De Anza College

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Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 30 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. Get the full general mathematics details for Santa Rosa Junior College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 43 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Diablo Valley College

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Utah Valley University landed the #6 spot for general mathematics this year. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 42 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Utah Valley University

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Ohlone Community College landed the #7 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Fremont, Ohlone Community College is a large public university. About 38 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Ohlone Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $22,545 in their early career. Ohlone Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Ohlone Community College

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College Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

College Of San Mateo landed the #8 spot for general mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 52 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for College Of San Mateo

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College earned the #9 position for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 68 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Moorpark College

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College placed #10 among the best general mathematics schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. About 25 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Foothill College

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San Diego Mesa College earned the #11 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 42 general mathematics degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from San Diego Mesa College earn around $29,852 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at San Diego Mesa College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College came in at #12 for general mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Barbara. About 94 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $68,184 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Santa Barbara City College

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San Diego Miramar College came in at #13 for general mathematics this year. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. There were roughly 51 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,098. More information about a degree in general mathematics from San Diego Miramar College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College landed the #14 spot for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. Orange Coast College awarded about 59 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $46,306 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,978. Get the full general mathematics details for Orange Coast College

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Mt San Antonio College earned the #15 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. About 80 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $44,391 in their early career. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Mt San Antonio College

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA

Skyline College came in at #16 for general mathematics this year. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. Skyline College awarded about 37 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. See the full general mathematics program report for Skyline College

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Napa Valley College earned the #17 position for general mathematics this year. Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Napa. There were roughly 23 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Napa Valley College

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Chandler Gilbert Community College placed #18 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 15 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Evergreen Valley College placed #19 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public university. About 16 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Evergreen Valley College earn a median of $82,879 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,981 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for Evergreen Valley College

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Mission College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Clara. There were roughly 31 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $17,223. Read more about the general mathematics program at Mission College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College landed the #21 spot for general mathematics this year. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. There were roughly 51 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $15,890 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for Saddleback College

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Irvine Valley College placed #22 among the best general mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Irvine. Irvine Valley College awarded about 93 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $6,672. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Irvine Valley College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College earned the #23 position for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. About 40 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Cypress College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Cypress College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College earned the #24 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. About 23 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Cuesta College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958. Get the full general mathematics details for Cuesta College

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College earned the #25 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public institution. There were roughly 63 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent data year. Get the full general mathematics details for Grossmont College

Rest of the Top 50 General Mathematics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general mathematics ranking:

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
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West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
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Shasta College
Redding, CA
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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
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Butte College
Oroville, CA
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
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American River College
Sacramento, CA

Other General Mathematics Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare General Mathematics rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Mathematics
Bachelor's Degrees in General Mathematics
Master's Degrees in General Mathematics
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1482 schools evaluated.

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