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Associate Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics

4,842 Yearly Graduations
$18,853 Median Debt
33% Women
An associate degree in mathematics and statistics is offered at 303 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 65 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.5% of mathematics and statistics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors

In 2020-2021, 4,842 earned their associate degree in mathematics and statistics. This makes it the 25th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mathematics and statistics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 32,021
Master’s Degree 12,658
Associate Degree 4,842
Doctor’s Degree 1,961
Graduate Certificate 508
Basic Certificate 376
Undergraduate Certificate 30

Earnings of Mathematics & Statistics Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in mathematics and statistics is $18,853. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,067 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,640.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. About 66.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,227
Women 1,615
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mathematics and statistics associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,081
Black or African American 131
Hispanic or Latino 1,688
White 1,344
International Students 265
Other Races/Ethnicities 333
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There are 303 colleges that offer an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
169 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for mathematics and statistics students seekingan associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 169 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#2

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, California
154 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Irvine Valley College. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at Irvine Valley College awarded 154 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#3

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
144 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their associate degree in mathematics and statistics from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 34% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
138 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in mathematics and statistics from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 33% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

El Camino College

Torrance, California
116 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Camino College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 associate degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at El Camino College. About 27% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
111 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Canyons comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their associate degree in mathematics and statistics from College of the Canyons. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#7

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
94 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their associate degree in mathematics and statistics from SBCC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#8

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
83 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at Sierra College awarded 83 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, California
78 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Pierce College. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at Los Angeles Pierce College awarded 78 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#10

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
74 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moorpark College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The mathematics and statistics program at Moorpark College awarded 74 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#11

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California
71 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Golden West College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at Golden West College. Of these students, 39% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Grossmont College

El Cajon, California
68 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grossmont College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The mathematics and statistics program at Grossmont College awarded 68 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#13

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, California
64 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Jacinto College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 associate degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at MSJC. About 28% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
63 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at Diablo Valley College awarded 63 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, California
60 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saddleback College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. The mathematics and statistics program at Saddleback College awarded 60 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
60 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Los Angeles College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 associate degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 37% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
60 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Antelope Valley College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 associate degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at Antelope Valley College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#15

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California
60 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of San Mateo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The mathematics and statistics program at College of San Mateo awarded 60 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, California
58 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuyamaca College. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at Cuyamaca College awarded 58 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#20

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
57 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mathematics and statistics program at South Texas College awarded 57 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 4,841
Statistics 1

Below are some popular majors that are similar to mathematics and statistics that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer & Information Sciences 34,465
Engineering Technologies 23,253
Agriculture 10,491
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,221
Physical Sciences 6,428

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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