2023 Most Popular Applied Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Applied Mathematics Master'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Applied Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Applied Mathematics program at each school on the list.
Featured Applied Math Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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.
2023 Most Popular Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for applied math majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Applied Mathematics
Our analysis found Washington University in St Louis to be the most popular school for applied mathematics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
Women make up 47% of the applied math majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
About 23% of the students majoring in applied math at the school are women while 77% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for applied mathematics students working on their master’s degree. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
Women make up 50% of the applied math majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Duluth helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular applied mathematics schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in applied math at the school are women while 40% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great place for applied mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in applied math at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for applied mathematics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in applied math at the school are women while 80% are male.
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Iowa State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for applied mathematics students working on their master’s degree. UMKC is a large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for applied mathematics students working on their master’s degree. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
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Request InformationBest Applied Mathematics Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 148 |
| Minnesota | 67 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Iowa | 48 |
| North Dakota | 0 |
| South Dakota | 7 |
Other Related Applied Math Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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.
Majors Related to Applied Math
Applied Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Applied Math
| 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 9 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.