2024 Best General Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Region
41
Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
4,048
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general mathematics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #26 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,048 degrees in general mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Mathematics School
Your choice of general mathematics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General Mathematics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your General Mathematics Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the Great Lakes Region
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 mathematical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Mathematical Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
220
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Chicago is a good decision for students interested in a degree in general mathematics. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were roughly 220 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In IL
65
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Northwestern University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 65 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In IN
49
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general mathematics. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.
There were approximately 49 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
259
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general mathematics. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were about 259 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
443
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were about 443 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
214
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
UIUC is a very large public university located in the city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were about 214 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
240
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 240 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general mathematics from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IN
116
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.
There were roughly 116 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
116
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Michigan State is a very large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 116 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MI
Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Houghton. A Best Colleges rank of #112 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan Tech is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Tech in the most recent data year.
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