by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,596 bachelor's degrees in general mathematics to qualified students.
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The mathematical sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality mathematical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general mathematics students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general mathematics students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general mathematics. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general mathematics has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general mathematics. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from Iowa State University
Carleton College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general mathematics. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from Carleton College
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from University of Iowa
Macalester is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from Macalester College
KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from University of Kansas
St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from St Olaf College
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in general mathematics from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore the best general mathematics schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 311 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 546 |
| Iowa | 403 | 287 |
| Kansas | 352 | 144 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 189 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 55 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 64 |
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