2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Applied Mathematics is the 83rd most popular major in the country with 10,462 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Plains States region, there were 245 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $26,362 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 157 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 6 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.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the applied mathematics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
More Ways to Rank Applied Mathematics Schools
The applied 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 “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region”.
To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region.
Top 6 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Plains States Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 39 students in 2019-2020.
UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree applied math students list, Iowa has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 5 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.
Mizzou also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193.
Full University of Missouri - Columbia Applied Mathematics Report
Out of the 6 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #4 spot on the list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized school located in Rolla, Missouri that handed out 6 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri University of Science and Technology, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943.
Full Missouri University of Science and Technology Applied Mathematics Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region. University of Minnesota - Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UMN Duluth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Duluth are $28,606, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 61 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.
WUSTL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Washington University in St Louis
Narrow Results by Region
Southeast
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Southeast Region
Rocky Mountains
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Rocky Mountains Region
Middle Atlantic
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Middle Atlantic Region
Southwest
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Southwest Region
New England
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the New England Region
Plains States
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Plains States Region
Far Western US
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Far Western US Region
Great Lakes
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Great Lakes Region
Switch to a More General Major
Switch to a Different Ranking Method
Best Applied Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students in the Plains States Region
Most Focused Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students in the Plains States Region
Most Popular Master's Degree Online Applied Mathematics Schools
Applied Mathematics students in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students with family income less than $30k in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students with family income $48-$75k in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students with family income exceeding $110k in the Plains States Region
Highest Paid Master's Degree Applied Mathematics Graduates in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students in the Plains States Region
Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Plains States Region (With Aid)
Applied Mathematics students getting aid in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students with family income $30-$48k in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students with family income $75-$110k in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Plains States Region
Applied Mathematics students in the Plains States Region
Notes and References
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%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
Footnotes
- *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.
Credits
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Steven G. Johnson.
Featured Mathematics Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University
You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs ... Learn More > |
College Factual provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© College Factual – All Rights Reserved.
