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

24 Colleges
$44,783 Avg Salary
$21,870 Avg Student Debt

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 analysis found Washington University in St Louis to be the best school for mathematics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#2

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Macalester College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in the Plains States Region . Macalester is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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#3

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Carleton College is a great place for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at St Olaf College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in the Plains States Region . St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

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Out of the 24 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.

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#6

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. 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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#7

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Truman State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school 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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With a ranking of #9, Iowa State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small 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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#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

With a ranking of #10, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school 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.

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Best Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics colleges 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

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

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).

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