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2026 Best Mathematics Schools in Texas

22 Colleges in the United States
1,360 Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$48,591 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 schools to find the best for mathematics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics

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Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in mathematics. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 15 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $60,035 in their early career. 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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A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the top schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 294 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $60,011 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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A rank of #3 makes Southern Methodist University one of the top schools for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students 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. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Southern Methodist University

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Rice University earn around $50,286 in the first couple years of their career. 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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The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. 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. Students who receive their mathematics degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $58,238 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,745 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics from The University Of Texas At Dallas

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San Jacinto Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. About 120 mathematics degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $38,107. 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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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. 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. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $18,223 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Texas A And M University College Station

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The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #8 for mathematics this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Get the full mathematics details for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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University Of Houston came in at #9 for mathematics this year. This very large public university is 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. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $54,710 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,100 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for University Of Houston

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University Of The Incarnate Word placed #10 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. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 10 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Incarnate Word in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of The Incarnate Word earn around $51,876 in the first couple years of their career. 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 came in at #11 for mathematics this year. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. About 37% of students finish within six years. About 27 mathematics degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $52,678 in their early career. Lamar University graduates carry a median of $26,988 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for Lamar University

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Texas A And M University San Antonio placed #12 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public university. 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. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $45,681 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,771 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at Texas A And M University San Antonio

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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #13 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $56,001 early in their careers. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $12,225 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for The University Of Texas Pan American

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University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #14 for mathematics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. 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. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $52,160. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates carry a median of $16,392 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Houston Clear Lake

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West Texas A And M University came in at #15 for mathematics this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 25 mathematics degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent 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. See the full mathematics program report for West Texas A And M University

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University Of Houston Downtown ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. University Of Houston Downtown awarded about 11 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $49,496 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,004 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Houston Downtown

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University Of North Texas came in at #17 for mathematics this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Texas awarded about 59 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $53,133. Students borrow a median of $23,689 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for University Of North Texas

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Baylor University came in at #18 for mathematics this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. 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. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics from Baylor University

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Texas A And M International University earned the #19 position for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public university. Texas A And M International University graduates 46% of students within six years. Texas A And M International University awarded about 25 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $46,055 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000. Get the full mathematics details for Texas A And M International University

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Texas Tech University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 74 mathematics degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $45,476 early in their careers. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Texas Tech University

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The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #21 among the best mathematics schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 34 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $42,424. Typical student debt for the program is $17,195. More information about a degree in mathematics from The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Sam Houston State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Sam Houston State University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $48,114 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. Get the full mathematics details for Sam Houston State University

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College landed the #23 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a large public institution. About 15 mathematics degrees were awarded at Amarillo College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $41,053 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,720. Read more about the mathematics program at Amarillo College

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #24 spot for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. About 28 mathematics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $43,127. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $24,151 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University landed the #25 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Angelo State University awarded about 18 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Angelo State University earn a median of $46,134 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,237. Get the full mathematics details for Angelo State University

Rest of the Top 29 Mathematics Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong mathematics education:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 100 schools evaluated.

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