2026 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa
Applied Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their applied mathematics programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for applied mathematics students.
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Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in Iowa
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied mathematics education in Iowa.
Top Schools in Applied Mathematics
University Of Iowa tops our 2026 ranking of the best applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 48 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
