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2025 Best Mathematics Schools in Missouri

5 Colleges in Missouri
371 Math Degrees Awarded
$50,984 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in mathematics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #35 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Mathematics Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 371 degrees in mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Missouri 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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mathematics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

The math 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 Schools in Missouri. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools in Math

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Math Degrees Awarded
$79,799 Median Starting Salary

Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in mathematics. WUSTL is a 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 about 93 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics program at Washington University in St Louis get $28,815 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in mathematics from Washington University in St Louis

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Math Degrees Awarded
$56,132 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 51 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics students who get their degree from University of Missouri - Columbia receive $5,148 more than the standard math student.

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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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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MO

It is difficult to beat Southwest Baptist University if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 7 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Baptist University in the most recent data year.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,188 Median Starting Salary

Missouri State University - Springfield is a good choice for students interested in a degree in mathematics. Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. This university ranks 10th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 24 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the math program earn an average of $48,188 in their early career salary.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,856 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 16 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the math program make around $31,856 for their early career.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 587
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 371

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Majors Similar to Math

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 412
Statistics 93
Other Statistics 22

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