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2024 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Michigan

7 Colleges in Michigan
1,334 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$51,510 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mathematics & Statistics isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #17 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,334 degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Statistics School

Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Michigan Your choice of mathematics & statistics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Mathematics & Statistics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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 & Statistics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Master's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Doctor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics

The mathematics & statistics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Michigan. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in Michigan

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mathematics & statistics degree levels they offer.

Top Michigan Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
520 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
7.3% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 520 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor get $13,164 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
60.2% Growth in Graduates

Michigan Technological University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics & statistics. Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Houghton. A Best Colleges rank of #112 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Michigan Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 93 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from Michigan Technological University receive an earnings boost of about $14,782 over the typical earnings of mathematics & statistics majors.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
236 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
13.6% Growth in Graduates

Michigan State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics & statistics. Michigan State is a very large public university located in the city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 236 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, mathematics & statistics degree recipients typically earn about $50,743 in their early careers.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics needs to check out Central Michigan University. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 49 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the mathematics & statistics program report average early career earnings of $48,361.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Central Michigan University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
24.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 50 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program make an average of $48,388 for their early career.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$42,795 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 17 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program make about $42,795 for their early career.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Oakland University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
104 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
2.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 104 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients generally make about $40,134 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Grand Valley State University

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 38 1,338
Ohio 38 1,397
Illinois 38 2,675
Wisconsin 37 982

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 704
Statistics 373
Applied Statistics 145
Applied Mathematics 112

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