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2027 Best General Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

8 Colleges in the United States
340 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$52,086 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general mathematics programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general mathematics education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Leading the list is Carleton College, our #1 school for general mathematics. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. Carleton College graduates 90% of students within six years. About 22 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $45,096 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Carleton College

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Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #2. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Gustavus Adolphus College awarded about 18 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Gustavus Adolphus College earn around $44,396 in the first couple years of their career. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 189 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $58,153 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,095. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Macalester College generally make around $57,166. Typical student debt for the program is $22,483. Read more about the general mathematics program at Macalester College

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. St Olaf College awarded about 47 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $58,825 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at St Olaf College

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University Of Minnesota Morris landed the #6 spot for general mathematics this year. This small public university is located in the town of Morris. University Of Minnesota Morris graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Morris in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Minnesota Morris earn a median of $44,479 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Morris graduates carry a median of $21,080 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Minnesota Morris

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University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #7 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates 65% of students within six years. About 16 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $55,482 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,975. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. Read more about the general mathematics program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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