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2023 Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Mathematics Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 30,202 people earned a degree or certificate in mathematics, making the major the #35 most popular in the United States.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 301 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found San Jacinto Community College to be the most popular school for mathematics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

About 28% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 72% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, math graduates from San Jacinto College carry an average student debt load of $6,542.

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#2

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Irvine Valley College is a great place for mathematics students working on their associate degree. Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine.

About 32% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 68% are male.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Mt. San Antonio College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 144 students majoring in math at Mt. SAC, 66% are male and 34% are female.

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#4

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pasadena City College is a great place for mathematics students working on their associate degree. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

About 33% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#5

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend El Camino College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 116 students majoring in math at El Camino College, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#6

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics programs. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 71% are male.

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#7

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. SBCC is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara.

About 32% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 68% are male.

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#8

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics programs. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 30% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 70% are male.

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#9

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools list. Pierce College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Woodland Hills.

Women make up 29% of the math majors at the school.

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#10

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools ranking. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark.

About 31% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 69% are male.

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#11

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public school with a large student population.

About 39% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 61% are male.

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#12

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

With a ranking of #12, Grossmont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 32% of the math majors at the school.

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#13

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

Mt. San Jacinto College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. MSJC is a large public school located in the suburb of San Jacinto.

Women make up 28% of the math majors at the school.

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#14

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 43% of the math majors at the school.

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#15

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics programs. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 35% of the math majors at the school.

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#15

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

College of San Mateo landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics programs. Located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo, CSM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 22% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 78% are male.

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#15

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

With a ranking of #15, East Los Angeles College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their associate degree. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.

Women make up 37% of the math majors at the school.

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#15

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

Women make up 28% of the math majors at the school.

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#19

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, CA

Cuyamaca College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics programs. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Cuyamaca College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 28% of the math majors at the school.

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#20

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics programs. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.

Of the 57 students majoring in math at South Texas College, 58% are male and 42% are female.

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Central New Mexico Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools ranking. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Women make up 21% of the math majors at the school.

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#22

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA

De Anza College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 55 students majoring in math at De Anza College, 62% are male and 38% are female.

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#23

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools ranking. Allan Hancock College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Santa Maria.

About 24% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 76% are male.

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#24

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, CA

San Diego Miramar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. San Diego Miramar College is a large public school located in the city of San Diego.

Of the 52 students majoring in math at San Diego Miramar College, 63% are male and 37% are female.

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#24

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 44% of the math majors at the school.

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#28

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA
#29

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA
#29

Laney College

Oakland, CA
#31

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA
#32

Chabot College

Hayward, CA
#33

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA
#33

Norco College

Norco, CA
#33

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA
#37

Glendale Community College

Glendale, CA
#37

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA
#37

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
#37

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA
#43

American River College

Sacramento, CA
#44

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA
#44

Citrus College

Glendora, CA
#44

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mathematics students that almost earned our Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
47 Ventura College Ventura, CA
47 Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA
47 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
50 Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA
50 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
52 Reedley College Reedley, CA
52 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
52 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA
55 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
56 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
56 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA
56 West Valley College Saratoga, CA
59 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA
59 Skyline College San Bruno, CA
59 San Jose City College San Jose, CA

Mathematics by Region

View the Most Popular Mathematics Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Math

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 27 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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