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Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, applied mathematics was ranked #79 in the country. In fact 11,107 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for applied math majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Applied Mathematics

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for applied mathematics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Dakota State University is a great place for applied mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Missouri - St Louis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best applied mathematics schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Applied Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best applied mathematics schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 148
Minnesota 67
Kansas 6
Iowa 48
North Dakota 0
South Dakota 7

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Steven G. Johnson.

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