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2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

18 Ranked Colleges
212 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Math Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 31,080 people earned their degree in mathematics, making the major the 32nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,066 and had an average of $21,378 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 2,075 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,164 and $20,092 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 212 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent mathematics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the mathematics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #1 spot on the list. Washington University in St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree math students whose families make $0-$30k list, WUSTL has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Mathematics at Washington University in St Louis

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 19 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, this medium-sized public school handed out 35 diplomas to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

UNI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNI are $22,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mizzou, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 13 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mathematics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Iowa State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State Mathematics Report

#7

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas

With a ranking of #7, Emporia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Emporia State University is located in Emporia, Kansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s math degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree math students whose families make $0-$30k list, ESU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ESU are $22,058, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 3 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also took the #16 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Nebraska at Omaha Mathematics Report

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s math degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree math students whose families make $0-$30k list, Iowa has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics at University of Iowa

#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 13 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State also took the #6 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#13 in overall quality

University of North Dakota ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

UND also took the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Mathematics at University of North Dakota

#14 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

Full Missouri State Mathematics Report

#14

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. UMSL is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 6 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Missouri - St Louis Mathematics Report

#15

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#12 in overall quality

South Dakota State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 5 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State also made our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Mathematics at South Dakota State University

#16

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics at University of Kansas

#17

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#17 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 4 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UMKC also took the #17 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Mathematics Report

#18

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also made our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Saint Louis University Mathematics Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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