2023 Best Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Mathematics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mathematics was ranked #35 in the country. In fact 30,202 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Best Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 24 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor'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 Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the math bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best school in the Plains States Region for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 24 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Macalester College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, math graduates from Macalester carry an average student debtload of $19,485.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Carleton College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means St Olaf College is a great place for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.
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Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Truman State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, math graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $21,253 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $191, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Iowa State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
On average, math graduates from Iowa State take out $21,294 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Iowa landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, math majors at Iowa accumulate an average of around $23,668 in student debt.
Request InformationBest Mathematics Colleges by State
Explore the best mathematics schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 397 |
| Minnesota | 589 |
| Kansas | 211 |
| Iowa | 358 |
| Nebraska | 224 |
| North Dakota | 69 |
| South Dakota | 71 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Math
One of 4 majors within the area of study, mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Math
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 11,107 |
| Statistics | 9,979 |
| Other Statistics | 644 |
| Applied Statistics | 464 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 24 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.