2027 Best Mathematics Schools in the The Plains States Region
Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 29 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mathematics schools.
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Best Schools for Mathematics in the The Plains States Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Mathematics
Leading the list is Carleton College, our #1 school for mathematics. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Carleton College in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $45,096 early in their careers. Carleton College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top schools for mathematics. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 40 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $79,799 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,700.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Grinnell College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Grinnell College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Grinnell College earn around $38,888 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,154.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Drake University, which ranked #4. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. Drake University awarded about 11 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Drake University earn around $56,228 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the top schools for mathematics. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $44,396 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,197.
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Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates 66% of students within six years. About 13 mathematics degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of $67,909 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #7 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 189 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $58,153 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $22,095 in student loans.
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Truman State University earned the #8 position for mathematics this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Kirksville. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Truman State University awarded about 12 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $39,764. Truman State University graduates carry a median of $23,168 in student loans.
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Macalester College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 19 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $57,166 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,483 to complete this degree.
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University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #10 position for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 54 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $56,132. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology placed #11 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $75,838 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,668.
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University Of Iowa earned the #12 position for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 60 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $60,612 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,738.
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St Olaf College landed the #13 spot for mathematics this year. 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 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from St Olaf College earn around $58,825 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #14 for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 83 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $43,225 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,261.
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University Of Minnesota Morris came in at #15 for mathematics this year. Set in the town of Morris, University Of Minnesota Morris is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. University Of Minnesota Morris awarded about 10 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Morris generally make around $44,479. Students borrow a median of $21,080 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Dakota placed #16 among the best mathematics schools. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. University Of North Dakota awarded about 22 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $64,378 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete this degree.
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Lindenwood University came in at #17 for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lindenwood University awarded about 12 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $48,197 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,663.
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Northwest Missouri State University placed #18 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. Northwest Missouri State University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 44 mathematics degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Northwest Missouri State University earn around $42,939 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $23,585 in student loans.
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University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #19 position for mathematics this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 16 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $55,482 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,975 to complete this degree.
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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #20 for mathematics this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 19 mathematics degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,088 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260.
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South Dakota State University landed the #21 spot for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the town of Brookings. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $46,520 early in their careers. South Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans.
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Washburn University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Topeka. About 44% of students finish within six years. Washburn University awarded about 11 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $50,955. Students borrow a median of $21,175 to complete this degree.
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University Of Northern Iowa placed #23 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $51,423 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,723.
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Iowa State University came in at #24 for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Iowa State University awarded about 36 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $51,422. Students borrow a median of $22,942 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas landed the #25 spot for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 65 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Kansas earn around $48,726 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.