2023 Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree School for You
With 1,071 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics is the #34 most popular major in Illinois.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Featured Mathematics Programs
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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 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the math doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Mathematics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the best school in Illinois for mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in Illinois. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Illinois University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public college with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Chicago. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.
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Request InformationBest Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 704 |
| Ohio | 861 |
| Indiana | 636 |
| Wisconsin | 674 |
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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.
Majors Similar 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 5 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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