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2025 Best Mathematics Schools in Ohio

8 Colleges in Ohio
808 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.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for mathematics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 808 degrees in mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio

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.

Top Ohio Schools in Math

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
246 Math Degrees Awarded
$52,921 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 246 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. After graduation, math degree recipients usually earn about $52,921 in the first five years of their career.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
58 Math Degrees Awarded

Miami University - Oxford is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were approximately 58 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.

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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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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,914 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Cincinnati - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were about 28 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program earn an average of $48,914 in the first couple years of working.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,678 Median Starting Salary

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 27 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent data year. After graduation, math degree recipients typically earn around $46,678 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$54,367 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #250 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 20 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics degree recipients from Kent State University at Kent get an earnings boost of around $3,383 above the average income of mathematics graduates.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In OH

Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 26th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 11 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan U in the most recent data year.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In OH
10.7% Growth in Graduates

Wooster College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Wooster. This college ranks 30th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 28 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Wooster College in the most recent year we have data available.

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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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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Math Degrees Awarded
21.6% Growth in Graduates

Cleveland State University is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cleveland. This university ranks 54th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 37 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program state that they receive average early career income of $41,164.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 704
Illinois 304 1,071
Indiana 294 619
Wisconsin 273 674

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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 807
Other Mathematics 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 350
Statistics 242
Applied Statistics 10

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