Best Mathematics Schools Near Pittsburg, KS (2026)

Pittsburg, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Actuaries at a median $125,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Mathematics Schools to Pittsburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Pittsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pittsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS 1.5 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,579
Avg net price $15,784/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas mathematics page.


Mathematics Wages Near Pittsburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Mathematicians N/A
Statisticians $111,780
Actuaries $125,010
Operations Research Analysts $92,050
Data Scientists $98,130
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,330
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,920
Financial Specialists, All Other $51,160

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Pittsburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,606 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,220 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Pittsburg, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ozarks Technical Community College (79.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles in Kansas are: Actuaries ($125,010), Statisticians ($111,780), Data Scientists ($98,130). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?

Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pittsburg an affordable place to study mathematics?

Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.