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2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

21 Ranked Colleges
216 Degrees Awarded
$32,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Mathematics is the 32nd most popular major in the country with 31,080 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,066 and had an average of $21,378 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 4,070 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,729 and $22,443 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 216 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent mathematics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the mathematics program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwestern University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Northwestern University is a large school located in Evanston, Illinois that handed out 3 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #3 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #4 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 21 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UW - Madison Mathematics Report

#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 31 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UIUC Mathematics Report

#9 in overall quality

Michigan Technological University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized public school situated in Houghton, Michigan. It awarded 5 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan Tech also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Tech are $21,996, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s math degrees to qualified students.

Purdue also took the #7 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#10 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree math students whose families make $0-$30k list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

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#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Michigan State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. IUPUI is a large school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

IUPUI also took the #19 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis are $26,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Mathematics Report

#12 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Illinois at Chicago is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 18 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UIC Mathematics Report

#14

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#14 in overall quality

Northern Illinois University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NIU is a fairly large school located in Dekalb, Illinois that handed out 6 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

NIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NIU are $11,086, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#17 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 2 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215.

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#15 in overall quality

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BGSU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823.

Read full report on Mathematics at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

#19 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s math degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree math students whose families make $0-$30k list, Kent State has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952.

Full Kent State University at Kent Mathematics Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Mathematics Report

#20

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Toledo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Toledo is a fairly large school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 1 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Toledo, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Mathematics at University of Toledo

#16 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OHIO Athens, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712.

Read more about Mathematics at Ohio University - Athens Campus

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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