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2024 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Iowa

4 Colleges in Iowa
564 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$45,224 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mathematics & Statistics is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #17 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 564 degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Statistics School

Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Iowa Your choice of mathematics & statistics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Mathematics & Statistics 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 & Statistics Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 & Statistics in Iowa

The schools below may not offer all types of mathematics & statistics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Iowa Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$47,736 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 148 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from Iowa State University earn a boost of approximately $2,512 above the typical income of mathematics & statistics majors.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
221 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$45,811 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in mathematics & statistics has to check out University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were about 221 mathematics & statistics 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 mathematics & statistics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $45,811.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$45,874 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Northern Iowa if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics & statistics. 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 70 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, mathematics & statistics degree recipients typically earn about $45,874 in the first five years of their career.

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

Every student who is interested in mathematics & statistics needs to look into Simpson College. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 14th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 5 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Simpson College in the most recent data year. After graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients typically make an average of $45,519 in their early careers.

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Luther College
Decorah, IA

Every student pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics has to take a look at Luther College. Located in the 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 14 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Luther in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program earn about $40,532 for their early career.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 267
Minnesota 38 929
South Dakota 38 153
Missouri 38 669
Nebraska 36 236
North Dakota 35 97

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 358
Statistics 157
Applied Mathematics 48
Other Statistics 1

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