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2025 Best Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region

20 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,863 Math Degrees Awarded
$50,984 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #35 in popularity, mathematics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 20 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of mathematics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,863 degrees in mathematics annually.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region The math program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mathematics rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematics 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 Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Math
Master's Degrees in Math
Doctor's Degrees in Math

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the math degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Math

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Math Degrees Awarded
$79,799 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 93 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics students who get their degree from Washington University in St Louis receive $28,815 more than the standard math grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
244 Math Degrees Awarded
$58,153 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 244 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities receive an earnings boost of around $7,169 over the average income of mathematics graduates.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics Program Name

If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Math Degrees Awarded
$60,612 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in mathematics has to take a look at University of Iowa. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were about 79 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year. Mathematics degree recipients from University of Iowa earn a boost of approximately $9,628 above the typical income of mathematics graduates.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Math Degrees Awarded
$57,166 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in mathematics needs to look into Macalester College. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 8th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 48 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from Macalester College get an earnings boost of about $6,182 above the average earnings of mathematics graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Math Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were about 79 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients usually earn about $51,422 at the beginning of their careers.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN
38 Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #245 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.

There were approximately 38 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent year we have data available.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Math Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 6th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 75 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year. Mathematics degree recipients from St Olaf College receive an earnings boost of around $7,841 over the average earnings of mathematics majors.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Program Name

Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Math Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 86 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, math degree recipients typically earn an average of $48,726 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
104 Math Degrees Awarded
$43,225 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were about 104 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year. After graduating, math degree recipients typically earn about $43,225 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Math Degrees Awarded
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 45 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career income of $43,067.

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Best Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 587
Missouri 283 396
Kansas 266 206
Iowa 264 358
Nebraska 238 224
North Dakota 210 69
South Dakota 204 71

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Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.

Math Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 1,862
Other Mathematics 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 575
Statistics 569
Applied Statistics 50
Other Statistics 22

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