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2024 Best Mathematics Schools in Iowa

4 Colleges in Iowa
358 Math Degrees Awarded
$45,224 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 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics Schools in Iowa ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 358 degrees in mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Iowa 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mathematics Schools in Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Iowa

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 Iowa Schools in Math

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Math Degrees Awarded
$47,736 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in mathematics needs to look into Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 74 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Those mathematics students who get their degree from Iowa State University earn $2,512 more than the standard math student.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Math Degrees Awarded
$45,811 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in mathematics has to take a look at University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 115 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career earnings of $45,811.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Math Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Northern Iowa if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls. This university ranks 4th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 57 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients generally earn an average of $45,874 at the beginning of their careers.

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Luther College
Decorah, IA

Every student pursuing a degree in mathematics has to check out Luther College. Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 7th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 9 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Luther in the most recent data year. After graduation, math degree recipients typically make an average of $40,532 in their early careers.

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Simpson College
Indianola, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,519 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Simpson College if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 14th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were approximately 5 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Simpson College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients generally make about $45,519 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 587
Missouri 283 396
Kansas 266 206
Nebraska 238 224
North Dakota 210 69
South Dakota 204 71

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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 358

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 157
Applied Mathematics 48
Other Statistics 1

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