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2024 Best Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region

23 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,934 Math Degrees Awarded
$47,379 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 reviewed 23 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of mathematics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,934 degrees in mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region 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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 the Plains States Region

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 Plains States Region Schools in Math

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Math Degrees Awarded
$57,896 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 94 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics students who get their degree from Washington University in St Louis receive $10,518 more than the standard math graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
245 Math Degrees Awarded
$52,164 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 245 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Those mathematics students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities receive $4,786 more than the average math grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Math Degrees Awarded
$47,736 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in mathematics has to take a look at Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 74 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, math degree recipients usually make around $47,736 in their early careers.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Math Degrees Awarded
$46,952 Median Starting Salary

Carleton College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.

There were approximately 45 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, math degree recipients typically earn about $46,952 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Math Degrees Awarded
15.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 123 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from University of Nebraska - Lincoln get an earnings boost of around $17,174 above the average earnings of mathematics graduates.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Math Degrees Awarded
$45,811 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were about 115 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career income of $45,811.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Math Degrees Awarded
$60,896 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.

There were about 56 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics program at Macalester College get $13,518 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Math Degrees Awarded
14.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were about 78 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career wages of $42,886.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Math Degrees Awarded
$47,797 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.

There were approximately 68 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program earn an average of $47,797 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Math Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 60 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career wages of $48,004.

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Best Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 587
Missouri 283 396
Kansas 266 206
Iowa 264 358
Nebraska 238 224
North Dakota 210 69
South Dakota 204 71

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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 1,934

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 712
Applied Mathematics 276
Applied Statistics 35
Other Statistics 30

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