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2027 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region

61 Colleges in the United States
5,621 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$54,125 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics & Statistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 61 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in the Great Lakes 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 & statistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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No school ranked higher than University Of Notre Dame this year for mathematics & statistics. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 177 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $66,249 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at University Of Notre Dame

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University Of Chicago came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Chicago awarded about 491 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $100,213. University Of Chicago graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at University Of Chicago

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A rank of #3 makes Northwestern University one of the top schools for mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 138 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $84,083. Typical student debt for the program is $12,905. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Northwestern University

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Case Western Reserve University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #4 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 57 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Case Western Reserve University

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Loyola University Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics, ranking #5. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $74,337 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,521. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Loyola University Chicago

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Illinois Wesleyan University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Illinois Wesleyan University earn a median of $50,808 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,857 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Illinois Wesleyan University

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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #7 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 463 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $67,289 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,192 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Wheaton College Illinois earned the #8 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Wheaton College Illinois graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $43,654 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,292. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Wheaton College Illinois

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #9 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 815 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $58,552 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,400. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College placed #10 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Gambier. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 27 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Kenyon College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $37,976 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Kenyon College

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Indiana University Bloomington earned the #11 position for mathematics & statistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. About 144 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $59,277. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Indiana University Bloomington

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #12 for mathematics & statistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 397 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $66,321 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $17,715 in student loans. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Wabash College placed #13 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the town of Crawfordsville, Wabash College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Wabash College awarded about 19 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Wabash College earn a median of $40,138 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Wabash College

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 454 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $60,748 early in their careers. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,029 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Purdue University Main Campus

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Michigan Technological University landed the #15 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Houghton. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 83 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $64,652 in their early career. Michigan Technological University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Michigan Technological University

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned the #16 position for mathematics & statistics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 14 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $47,577. Typical student debt for the program is $24,245. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #17 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 492 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $79,112 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $22,100 in student loans. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University placed #18 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Appleton. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Lawrence University in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $15,699. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Lawrence University

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University came in at #19 for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 14 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Aurora University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Aurora University earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,507. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Aurora University

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Illinois State University earned the #20 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Illinois State University awarded about 89 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $52,597. Students borrow a median of $20,309 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Illinois State University

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Dominican University landed the #21 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of River Forest. About 55% of students finish within six years. Dominican University awarded about 11 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Dominican University earn a median of $45,546 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Dominican University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #22 position for mathematics & statistics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 121 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $51,347. Typical student debt for the program is $22,769. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Michigan State University

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The College Of Wooster landed the #23 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 14 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at The College Of Wooster in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from The College Of Wooster earn around $32,382 in the first couple years of their career. The College Of Wooster graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from The College Of Wooster

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Oberlin College graduates 81% of students within six years. Oberlin College awarded about 21 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $25,146 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Oberlin College

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public university. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates 55% of students within six years. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded about 18 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $54,302 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,917. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics & Statistics Schools

These schools also placed among the best for mathematics & statistics this year:

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
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Depaul University
Chicago, IL
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 61 schools evaluated.

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