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2025 Best Mathematics Schools in Colorado

7 Colleges in Colorado
453 Math Degrees Awarded
$50,984 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #35 in popularity, 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 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Mathematics Schools in Colorado ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 453 degrees in mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Colorado The math program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mathematics rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Math
Master's Degrees in Math
Doctor's Degrees in Math

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics Schools in Colorado list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Colorado

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the math degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Colorado Schools in Math

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Math Degrees Awarded
$41,176 Median Starting Salary

University of Colorado Boulder is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were about 136 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program earn around $41,176 for their early career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Math Degrees Awarded
$47,835 Median Starting Salary

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 69 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program make around $47,835 in the first couple years of their career.

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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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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Math Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

University of Northern Colorado is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. University of Northern Colorado is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Greeley. A Best Colleges rank of #707 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Northern Colorado is a great university overall.

There were approximately 44 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program state that they receive average early career income of $44,668.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Math Degrees Awarded
$48,997 Median Starting Salary

Metropolitan State University of Denver is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 33 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at MSU Denver in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program make an average of $48,997 in the first couple years of their career.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Math Degrees Awarded
$52,695 Median Starting Salary

CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the city of Denver. This university ranks 14th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 37 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, math degree recipients typically make about $52,695 at the beginning of their careers.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,197 Median Starting Salary

UCCS is a fairly large public university located in the city of Colorado Springs. This university ranks 21st out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were approximately 21 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UCCS in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program state that they receive average early career income of $37,197.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CO

Located in the town of Gunnison, Western is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 29th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 12 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Western in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Utah 266 329
Idaho 219 67
Montana 188 92
Wyoming 162 42

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

Math Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 453

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 157
Statistics 64
Applied Statistics 38

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