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2026 Best Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

28 Colleges in the United States
1,837 Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$47,910 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 158 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Mathematics

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Leading the list is Texas Christian University, our #1 school for mathematics. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Texas Christian University

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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 294 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $60,011 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full mathematics program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Southern Methodist University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 20 mathematics degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $74,516. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. Get the full mathematics details for Southern Methodist University

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Rice University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 39 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $50,286. Rice University graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Rice University

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A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Dallas one of the top schools for mathematics. This very large public university is located in the city of Richardson. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 84 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $58,238. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $19,745 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at The University Of Texas At Dallas

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #6 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 120 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $38,107 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,376. Read more about the mathematics program at San Jacinto Community College

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University Of Arizona came in at #7 for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 65 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Arizona earn around $54,781 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,999. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Arizona

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Texas A And M University College Station earned the #8 position for mathematics this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 85 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $45,771 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,223 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at Texas A And M University College Station

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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology came in at #9 for mathematics this year. Set in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology awarded about 14 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earn a median of $64,561 early in their careers. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates carry a median of $18,747 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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Arizona State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Arizona State University awarded about 114 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Arizona State University earn around $52,729 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Arizona State University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #11 among the best mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 52 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $51,443 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,161 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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University Of Houston earned the #12 position for mathematics this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 83 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $54,710. Students borrow a median of $20,100 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Houston

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Northern Arizona University came in at #13 for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 38 mathematics degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $49,588 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,468 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for Northern Arizona University

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University Of The Incarnate Word placed #14 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of The Incarnate Word awarded about 10 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of The Incarnate Word earn a median of $51,876 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,028 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at University Of The Incarnate Word

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. Lamar University graduates 37% of students within six years. About 27 mathematics degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Lamar University earn around $52,678 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,988. Get the full mathematics details for Lamar University

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Texas A And M University San Antonio ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates 40% of students within six years. Texas A And M University San Antonio awarded about 11 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $45,681. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates carry a median of $22,771 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Texas A And M University San Antonio

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The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #17 position for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 66 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $56,001. Typical student debt for the program is $12,225. Get the full mathematics details for The University Of Texas Pan American

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University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #18 position for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of $52,160 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,392. Get the full mathematics details for University Of Houston Clear Lake

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #19 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 31 mathematics degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $46,943 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,301 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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West Texas A And M University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at West Texas A And M University

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University Of Houston Downtown landed the #21 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public university. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Downtown in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Houston Downtown earn around $49,496 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston Downtown graduates carry a median of $17,004 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Houston Downtown

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #22 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 48 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $40,531. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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University Of North Texas placed #23 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of North Texas awarded about 59 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $53,133 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,689. Read more about the mathematics program at University Of North Texas

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Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #24 position for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chandler. About 15 mathematics degrees were awarded at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Baylor University came in at #25 for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 23 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $45,195 early in their careers. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Baylor University

Rest of the Top 42 Mathematics Schools

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

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 158 schools evaluated.

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