2025 Best General Mathematics Schools in California
27
Colleges in California
6,578
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #26 in popularity,
general mathematics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 27 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Mathematics Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,578 degrees in general mathematics annually.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Choosing a Great General Mathematics School
The mathematical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Mathematics rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general mathematics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
General Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Mathematics Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
Learn More
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for General Mathematics in California
The schools below may not offer all types of mathematical sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top California Schools in Mathematical Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
128
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a degree in general mathematics. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 128 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
120
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of California - Berkeley is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general mathematics. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 120 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Mathematics
Program Name
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In CA
132
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general mathematics needs to check out University of California - San Diego. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were about 132 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
82nd
Most Popular In CA
It is hard to beat University of Southern California if you want to pursue a degree in general mathematics. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were about 23 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
150
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were about 150 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In CA
72
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were roughly 72 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Program Name
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
345
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.
There were approximately 345 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
134
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Santa Cruz. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Santa Cruz is a great university overall.
There were approximately 134 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
204
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #219 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCR is a great university overall.
There were roughly 204 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UCR in the most recent year we have data available.
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