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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region

232 Colleges
$43,793 Avg Salary
$18,173 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mathematics and statistics was ranked #18 in the country. In fact 52,396 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 232 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Los Angeles the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at UCLA accumulate an average of around $13,667 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $345.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Berkeley. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from UC Berkeley carry an average student debt load of $15,964. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $195.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Santa Barbara. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at UCSB accumulate an average of around $17,862 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - San Diego is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. UCSD is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Jolla.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from UCSD carry an average student debt load of $17,395.

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The excellent programs at University of California - Davis helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UC Davis take out $13,555 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from UW Seattle carry an average student debt load of $13,115.

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With a ranking of #7, University of California - Irvine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at UC Irvine accumulate an average of around $18,982 in student debt.

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University of Southern California came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from USC take out $7,625 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $278.

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University of California - Riverside landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from UCR carry an average student debt load of $20,581. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $179, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

With a ranking of #10, Stanford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford.

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University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Cruz.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at UC Santa Cruz take out an average of $22,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $237, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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California State University - Long Beach ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from CSULB carry an average student debt load of $13,333.

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#13

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

With a ranking of #13, Irvine Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Irvine.

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#14

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Portland.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $28,812 in student debt.

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#15

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SDSU is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at SDSU take out is $19,244.

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#15

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

With a ranking of #15, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#17

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #17 on the list. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pomona.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at Cal Poly Pomona take out an average of $14,212 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#19

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

With a ranking of #19, Oregon State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at Oregon State take out an average of $24,949 in student loans while working on their egree.

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California State University - Fullerton came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a very large student population.

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#20

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

San Jose State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#22

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

University of Oregon came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UO is a fairly large public school located in the city of Eugene.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UO take out $15,627 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#23

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

El Camino College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public school with a large student population.

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#24

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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California State University - East Bay landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Cal State East Bay is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Hayward.

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#27

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA
#29

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA
#30

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA
#32

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA
#33

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mathematics & Statistics students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
36 Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA
37 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
38 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
39 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
40 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
41 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
42 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
43 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
44 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
44 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
44 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
44 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics and statistics schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 10,755
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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to brewbooks.

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