Best Mathematics Schools Near Cedar City, UT (2026)

Cedar City, Utah has 2 accredited schools offering mathematics programs. Cedar City has a population of about 37,202. Median household income is $63,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Actuaries at a median $132,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Mathematics Schools to Cedar City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Cedar City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cedar City 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 Cedar City. 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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Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 1.5 miles from Cedar City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $10,462/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Mathematics Wages Near Cedar City

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Utah, statewide)
Mathematicians N/A
Statisticians $88,610
Actuaries $132,720
Operations Research Analysts $90,200
Data Scientists $108,090
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,270
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,330
Financial Specialists, All Other $76,530

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.


Cedar City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,202 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,789 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Cedar City, UT?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Cedar City. The closest is Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah Tech University (47.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles in Utah?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles in Utah are: Actuaries ($132,720), Data Scientists ($108,090), Operations Research Analysts ($90,200). Wages for Cedar City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Washington instead of Cedar City?

Washington, UT is 43.8 miles from Cedar City 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 Cedar City an affordable place to study mathematics?

Cedar City’s median household income of $63,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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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Other Programs Available in Cedar City

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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.