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2023 Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Applied Mathematics School for You

With 48 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, applied mathematics is the #135 most popular major in Iowa.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Iowa to see which 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.

Check out the applied math programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

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

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Out of the 8 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.

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#3

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand View University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

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#4

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William Penn University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote town of Oskaloosa, William Penn University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA

The excellent programs at Emmaus Bible College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best applied mathematics schools in Iowa. Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

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#6

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

With a ranking of #6, Dordt University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for applied mathematics students. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa 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 small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#6

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College 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 town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Applied Mathematics at Simpson College Report

Best Applied Mathematics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Applied Mathematics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 8 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.

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