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2027 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Minnesota

9 Colleges in the United States
616 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$52,532 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics & Statistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics & statistics programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for mathematics & statistics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics & statistics education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

No school ranked higher than Carleton College this year for mathematics & statistics. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 40 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $45,096 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Carleton College

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Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics, ranking #2. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates 77% of students within six years. Gustavus Adolphus College awarded about 28 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $44,396 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Gustavus Adolphus College

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the top schools for mathematics & statistics. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 393 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $59,892 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,989 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $57,166 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,483. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Macalester College

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

A rank of #5 makes St Olaf College one of the top schools for mathematics & statistics. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at St Olaf College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $58,825 in their early career. St Olaf College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at St Olaf College

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University Of Minnesota Morris came in at #6 for mathematics & statistics this year. This small public university is located in the town of Morris. University Of Minnesota Morris graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Morris in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $44,479 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Morris graduates carry a median of $21,080 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at University Of Minnesota Morris

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #7 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Duluth. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 37 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $55,655 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,613. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #8 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. About 29 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Minnesota State University Mankato earn around $53,088 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Metropolitan State University placed #9 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Metropolitan State University awarded about 10 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Metropolitan State University earn a median of $54,195 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,822 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Metropolitan State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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