2024 Best General Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region
23
Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,934
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.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 23 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,934 degrees in general mathematics to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Mathematics School
The mathematical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Mathematics rankings. 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.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
General Mathematics Rankings by 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 Plains States 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 Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools in Mathematical Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
94
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a 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. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 94 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
245
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were approximately 245 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
74
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were about 74 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MN
45
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Carleton College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general mathematics. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.
There were roughly 45 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general mathematics from Carleton College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
123
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 123 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
115
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were roughly 115 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general mathematics from University of Iowa
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
56
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Macalester is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.
There were about 56 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
78
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 78 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
68
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.
There were about 68 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
60
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were approximately 60 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
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