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2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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$30,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 10,462 people earned their degree in applied mathematics, making the major the 83rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, applied mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $55,528 and had an average of $22,646 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,051 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $61,850 and $37,849 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 618 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in applied mathematics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great applied mathematics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the applied mathematics program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 119 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $30-$48k list, UChicago has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Evanston, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 10 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #4 spot on the list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 143 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 130 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
#10 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a medium-sized school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin that handed out 3 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Stout also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Stout are $16,851, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

With a ranking of #7, Oakland University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $30-$48k list, Oakland has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 13 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also took the #12 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $30-$48k list, Michigan State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056.

Full Michigan State Applied Mathematics Report

#10

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#15 in overall quality

Northern Illinois University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Dekalb, Illinois, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NIU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

Wayne State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wayne State University Applied Mathematics Report

#11 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Kent, Ohio, and it awarded 6 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 48 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644.

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#14

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
#16 in overall quality

Cleveland State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Cleveland State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

University of Dayton ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 8 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UDayton, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UDayton are $17,780.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois

DePaul University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 77 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul University are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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