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2025 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in Iowa
503 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$58,257 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mathematics & Statistics is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #17 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 503 degrees in mathematics & statistics annually.

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Mathematics & Statistics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Master's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Doctor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 & Statistics in Iowa

The schools below may not offer all types of mathematics & statistics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Iowa Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$60,612 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in mathematics & statistics has to check out University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Those mathematics & statistics students who get their degree from University of Iowa receive $2,355 more than the standard mathematics & statistics grad.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University of Iowa

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
155 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Iowa State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.

Graduates who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program make around $51,508 for their early career.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Iowa State University

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 267
Minnesota 38 929
South Dakota 38 153
Missouri 38 669
Nebraska 36 236
North Dakota 35 97

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 328
Statistics 126
Applied Mathematics 46
Applied Statistics 3

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