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2024 Best Mathematics Schools in Ohio

7 Colleges in Ohio
861 Math Degrees Awarded
$43,701 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #35 in popularity, mathematics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 861 degrees in mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Ohio The math program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mathematics rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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.

Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Math
Master's Degrees in Math
Doctor's Degrees in Math

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Ohio

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 math degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Ohio Schools in Math

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 Math Degrees Awarded
0.4% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the large 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 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 249 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Mathematics degree recipients from Ohio State University - Main Campus earn a boost of around $4,519 over the typical earnings of mathematics graduates.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
52 Math Degrees Awarded

Miami University - Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were roughly 52 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Math Degrees Awarded
15.2% Growth in Graduates

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 46 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics major at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus get $6,078 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Math Degrees Awarded
$37,802 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Cincinnati - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 34 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. After graduating, math degree recipients typically make about $37,802 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$47,806 Median Starting Salary
$17,231 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 30 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from Kent State University at Kent receive an earnings boost of around $4,105 over the average income of mathematics graduates.

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Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 29th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 18 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan U in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients typically earn an average of $39,390 in the first five years of their career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,107 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Cleveland State University is a large public university located in the large city of Cleveland. This university ranks 34th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 29 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the math program make about $35,107 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 704
Illinois 304 1,071
Indiana 294 619
Wisconsin 273 674

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Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.

Math Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 852
Other Mathematics 9

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 336
Statistics 214
Applied Statistics 10

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