by our College Data Analytics Team
Mathematics is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on mathematics — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 140 schools in the United States offering mathematics.
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No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to mathematics than Navajo Technical College. Navajo Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Crownpoint. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for Navajo Technical College
College Of Alameda came in at #2 on our list of the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Alameda, College Of Alameda is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for College Of Alameda
Berkeley City College came in at #3 on our list of the most focused mathematics schools. Located in the city of Berkeley, Berkeley City College is a public university. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full mathematics report for Berkeley City College
Laney College came in at #4 on our list of the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the city of Oakland, Laney College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 45 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Laney College
A rank of #5 makes Dine College one of the most focused schools for mathematics. Dine College is a public school located in the rural area of Tsaile. Mathematics accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Dine College
Cuyamaca College landed the #6 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Cuyamaca College is a public institution. About 5% of the degrees Cuyamaca College awards are in mathematics, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Cuyamaca College
College Of San Mateo placed #7 for mathematics by degree focus. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for College Of San Mateo
De Anza College ranked #8 on our list of the most focused mathematics schools. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a public university. About 5% of the degrees De Anza College awards are in mathematics, or about 101 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for De Anza College
Western Oklahoma State College placed #9 for mathematics by degree focus. Western Oklahoma State College is a public school located in the town of Altus. About 5% of the degrees Western Oklahoma State College awards are in mathematics, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for Western Oklahoma State College
Crafton Hills College landed the #10 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for Crafton Hills College
San Diego Miramar College comes in at #11 for mathematics focus this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public institution. About 4% of the degrees San Diego Miramar College awards are in mathematics, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full mathematics report for San Diego Miramar College
Napa Valley College landed the #12 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public institution. About 4% of the degrees Napa Valley College awards are in mathematics, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Napa Valley College
Los Angeles Pierce College ranked #13 on our list of the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the city of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles Pierce College is a public institution. About 4% of the degrees Los Angeles Pierce College awards are in mathematics, or about 180 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full mathematics report for Los Angeles Pierce College
Allan Hancock College placed #14 for mathematics by degree focus. Allan Hancock College is a public school located in the city of Santa Maria. Mathematics accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 90 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full mathematics report for Allan Hancock College
Skyline College comes in at #15 for mathematics focus this year. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a public university. Mathematics accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full mathematics report for Skyline College
Ohlone Community College landed the #16 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the city of Fremont, Ohlone Community College is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Ohlone Community College
Palomar College placed #17 for mathematics by degree focus. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 77 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for Palomar College
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca landed the #18 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Located in the city of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Ca is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for Glendale Community College Glendale Ca
Columbia College Sonora comes in at #19 for mathematics focus this year. Set in the rural area of Sonora, Columbia College Sonora is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Columbia College Sonora
City College Of San Francisco comes in at #20 for mathematics focus this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 57 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at City College Of San Francisco
Irvine Valley College landed the #21 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Located in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in mathematics, or about 93 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Irvine Valley College
Reedley College ranked #22 on our list of the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full mathematics details for Reedley College
Santa Barbara City College placed #23 for mathematics by degree focus. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 94 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full mathematics report for Santa Barbara City College
Lake Tahoe Community College landed the #24 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Located in the rural area of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College is a public university. About 3% of the degrees Lake Tahoe Community College awards are in mathematics, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at Lake Tahoe Community College
College Of The Canyons landed the #25 spot among the most focused mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a public institution. Mathematics accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 92 graduates in the most recent year. See more about mathematics at College Of The Canyons
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to mathematics:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on mathematics:
| Rank | School | Location | Mathematics Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles, CA | 2% |
| #52 | Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA | 2% |
| #53 | Citrus College | Glendora, CA | 2% |
| #54 | Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA | 2% |
| #55 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA | 2% |
| #56 | Oxnard College | Oxnard, CA | 2% |
| #57 | Porterville College | Porterville, CA | 2% |
| #58 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK | 2% |
| #59 | Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA | 2% |
| #60 | Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA | 2% |
| #61 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | 2% |
| #62 | Canada College | Redwood City, CA | 2% |
| #63 | Merritt College | Oakland, CA | 2% |
| #64 | Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 2% |
| #65 | Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | 2% |
| #66 | Merced College | Merced, CA | 2% |
| #67 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 2% |
| #68 | American River College | Sacramento, CA | 2% |
| #69 | Mendocino College | Ukiah, CA | 2% |
| #70 | Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | 2% |
| #71 | Cecil College | North East, MD | 2% |
| #72 | Cosumnes River College | Sacramento, CA | 1% |
| #73 | Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 1% |
| #74 | Miracosta College | Oceanside, CA | 1% |
| #75 | Victor Valley College | Victorville, CA | 1% |
| #76 | Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA | 1% |
| #77 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | 1% |
| #78 | Butte College | Oroville, CA | 1% |
| #79 | Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | 1% |
| #80 | Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | 1% |
| #81 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 1% |
| #82 | Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar, CA | 1% |
| #83 | San Jose City College | San Jose, CA | 1% |
| #84 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 1% |
| #85 | Madera Community College | Madera, CA | 1% |
| #86 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA | 1% |
| #87 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | 1% |
| #88 | Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | 1% |
| #89 | Amarillo College | Amarillo, TX | 1% |
| #90 | Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1% |
| #91 | Cuny Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY | 1% |
| #92 | Southwestern College Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | 1% |
| #93 | Woodland Community College | Woodland, CA | 1% |
| #94 | Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | 1% |
| #95 | College Of The Sequoias | Visalia, CA | 1% |
| #96 | Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | 1% |
| #97 | Yuba College | Marysville, CA | 1% |
| #98 | Chandler Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | 1% |
| #99 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 1% |
| #100 | San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino, CA | 1% |
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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