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2023 Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Michigan

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Finding the Best Applied Mathematics School for You

Applied Mathematics is the #144 most popular major in Michigan with 109 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Applied Mathematics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Applied Mathematics Colleges.

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the most popular school for applied mathematics students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Michigan list. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.

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#3

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI

The excellent programs at Hillsdale College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best applied mathematics schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Hillsdale, Hillsdale College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.

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Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the # 5 spot on the list. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for applied mathematics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.

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Western Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.

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#8

Kettering University

Flint, MI

Kettering University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular applied mathematics programs. Located in the city of Flint, Kettering is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Siena Heights University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular applied mathematics programs. Located in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

With a ranking of #10, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for applied mathematics students. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Applied Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Applied Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 327
Illinois 622
Indiana 221
Wisconsin 61

One of 4 majors within the area of study, applied mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 13 schools only.

  • 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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