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2026 Best Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools

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

Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 1490 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in the United States

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

Top Schools in Mathematics

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San Jacinto Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 120 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $38,107 in the first couple years of their career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for San Jacinto Community College

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Weber State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics, ranking #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. There were roughly 19 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Weber State University earn around $53,920 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176. Read more about the mathematics program at Weber State University

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at De Anza College, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. About 101 mathematics degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at De Anza College

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A rank of #4 makes Santa Rosa Junior College one of the top schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. About 30 mathematics degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. 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. Read more about the mathematics program at Santa Rosa Junior College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 43 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $27,813 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. More information about a degree in mathematics from Diablo Valley College

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Utah Valley University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. About 42 mathematics degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. 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 mathematics program report for Utah Valley University

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Ohlone Community College earned the #7 position for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Fremont, Ohlone Community College is a large public institution. Ohlone Community College awarded about 38 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Ohlone Community College generally make around $22,545. Ohlone Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Ohlone Community College

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College Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

College Of San Mateo earned the #8 position for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. About 52 mathematics degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from College Of San Mateo

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College earned the #9 position for mathematics this year. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 68 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. 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. See the full mathematics program report for Moorpark College

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. Foothill College awarded about 25 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Foothill College earn around $94,152 in the first couple years of their career. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Foothill College

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San Diego Mesa College placed #11 among the best mathematics schools. 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. There were roughly 42 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their 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. Get the full mathematics details for San Diego Mesa College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College earned the #12 position for mathematics this year. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. There were roughly 94 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $68,184 early in their careers. Santa Barbara City College graduates carry a median of $21,090 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Santa Barbara City College

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San Diego Miramar College placed #13 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. There were roughly 51 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at San Diego Miramar College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 59 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Orange Coast College

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Mt San Antonio College earned the #15 position for mathematics this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. About 80 mathematics degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Mt San Antonio College

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA

Skyline College came in at #16 for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of San Bruno. There were roughly 37 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent data year. Get the full mathematics details for Skyline College

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

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Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Chandler. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 15 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Chandler Gilbert Community College earn around $46,943 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. More information about a degree in mathematics from Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Evergreen Valley College landed the #19 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public university. About 16 mathematics degrees were awarded at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Evergreen Valley College earn a median of $82,879 early in their careers. Evergreen Valley College graduates carry a median of $12,981 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Evergreen Valley College

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Mission College landed the #20 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a large public institution. There were roughly 31 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year. Mission College graduates carry a median of $17,223 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Mission College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College landed the #21 spot for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. About 51 mathematics degrees were awarded at Saddleback College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Saddleback College earn around $15,890 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707. Get the full mathematics details for Saddleback College

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Irvine Valley College placed #22 among the best mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Irvine. About 93 mathematics degrees were awarded at Irvine Valley College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Irvine Valley College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College landed the #23 spot for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 40 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in mathematics from Cypress College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College landed the #24 spot for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta College awarded about 23 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958. More information about a degree in mathematics from Cuesta College

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College earned the #25 position for mathematics this year. Grossmont College is a large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. About 63 mathematics degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year. Read more about the mathematics program at Grossmont College

Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s 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 Mathematics Degree Levels

Explore the best mathematics schools at other degree levels:

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

This list is compiled 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 · 1490 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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