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2024 Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges in Minnesota
589 Math Degrees Awarded
$49,092 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 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 589 degrees in mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota Your choice of mathematics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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 Minnesota Schools in Math

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

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. 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 $3,072 more than the standard math graduate.

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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 a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in mathematics. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.

There were about 45 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent data year. After graduation, math degree recipients generally make an average of $46,952 at the beginning of their careers.

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

It is difficult to beat Macalester College if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Paul. This college ranks 7th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 56 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent data year. Mathematics degree recipients from Macalester College get an earnings boost of around $11,804 above the average income of mathematics graduates.

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

Every student pursuing a degree in mathematics needs to check out St Olaf College. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.

There were roughly 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 around $47,797 in their early career salary.

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Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College Moorhead is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 20th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 15 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Concordia College Moorhead in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career wages of $37,649.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In MN

Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 29th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 3 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

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

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One of 4 majors within the Mathematics & Statistics area of study, Mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Math Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 589

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 275
Applied Mathematics 67

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