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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Plains States Region (With Aid)

13 Ranked Colleges
133 Degrees Awarded
$26,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 51,937 people earned their degree in mathematics and statistics, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, mathematics and statistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,652 and had an average of $21,598 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 3,064 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,977 and $20,234 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 133 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics and statistics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality mathematics and statistics programs that also have a lower cost than 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 and statistics program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Plains States Region (With Aid)

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 9 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Mizzou Mathematics & Statistics Report

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid. This medium-sized school is located in Rolla, Missouri, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri University of Science and Technology, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Missouri - St Louis is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Missouri - St Louis Mathematics & Statistics Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school handed out 31 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

Full Iowa State Mathematics & Statistics Report

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 16 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 18 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

Full Iowa Mathematics & Statistics Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students with aid list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Dakota State University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#9

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 7 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students with aid list, WUSTL has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WUSTL Mathematics & Statistics Report

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

K -State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

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#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kansas Mathematics & Statistics Report

#12

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#11 in overall quality

South Dakota State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743.

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#13

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students with aid list, SLU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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