2024 Best Mathematics Schools in Illinois
12
Colleges in Illinois
1,071
Math Degrees Awarded
$47,720
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 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mathematics Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,071 degrees in mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Mathematics School
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
The math school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mathematics Schools in Illinois.
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Featured Mathematics Programs
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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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Best Schools for Mathematics in Illinois
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.
10 Top Illinois Schools in Math
University of Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were approximately 220 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics students who get their degree from University of Chicago earn $34,033 more than the typical math grad.
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Any student pursuing a degree in mathematics needs to check out Northwestern University. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were approximately 65 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from Northwestern University get an earnings boost of around $21,095 over the average earnings of mathematics graduates.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics. UIUC is a very large public university located in the small city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 214 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program earn an average of $44,308 in the first couple years of their career.
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Every student who is interested in mathematics has to take a look at Illinois State University. Illinois State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Normal. This university ranks 8th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 114 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent data year. Mathematics degree recipients from Illinois State University earn a boost of approximately $4,964 over the average earnings of mathematics majors.
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Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UIC is a great university overall.
There were about 57 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program state that they receive average early career income of $39,717.
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Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 51 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at NIU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program state that they receive average early career earnings of $45,025.
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Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career income of $31,885.
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DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #203 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.
There were approximately 31 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program make around $40,548 in their early career salary.
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Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 39th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 13 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WIU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, math degree recipients typically make about $41,248 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 50th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 36 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program state that they receive average early career earnings of $47,552.
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