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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree School for You

With 10,755 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics and statistics is the #15 most popular major in California.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 112 schools in California to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

Our analysis found Irvine Valley College to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the large city of Irvine.

Women make up 32% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mt. San Antonio College is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

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#3

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pasadena City College is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their associate degree. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.

Of the 138 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Pasadena City College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#4

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at El Camino College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in California. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public school with a large student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 73% are male.

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#5

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at College of the Canyons helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in California. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 29% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#6

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

With a ranking of #6, Santa Barbara City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their associate degree. SBCC is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara.

Women make up 32% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Santa Barbara City College

#7

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

With a ranking of #7, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 30% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#8

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California list. Pierce College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Woodland Hills.

Women make up 29% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#9

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark.

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

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#10

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 71 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Golden West College, 61% are male and 39% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Golden West College Report

#11

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a large student population.

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

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#12

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 and statistics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. MSJC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Jacinto.

Women make up 28% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Mt. San Jacinto College

#13

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 63 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Diablo Valley, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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#14

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

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

Of the 60 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Antelope Valley College, 65% are male and 35% are female.

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#14

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.

Women make up 37% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at East Los Angeles College Report

#14

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

College of San Mateo came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the midsize city of San Mateo, CSM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

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#14

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California list. Saddleback College is a large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

Of the 60 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Saddleback College, 72% are male and 28% are female.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mathematics & Statistics students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Associate Degree Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
18 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
19 De Anza College Cupertino, CA
20 Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA
21 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
21 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA
21 Cypress College Cypress, CA
21 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 906
Oregon 546
Hawaii 64
Nevada 123
Alaska 17

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).
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