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2023 Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges
$49,092 Avg Salary
$21,996 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics School for You

With 589 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics is the #34 most popular major in Minnesota.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

The Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best for math majors pursuing a .

Top Minnesota Schools in Mathematics

#1

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Our analysis found Macalester College to be the best school for mathematics students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, math graduates from Macalester carry an average student debtload of $22,000.

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#2

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Carleton College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

After completing their degree, math graduates from Carleton carry an average student debtload of $14,767.

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#3

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Olaf College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, math majors at St. Olaf accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

Full Mathematics at St Olaf College Report

#4

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gustavus Adolphus College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Schools in Minnesota list. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter.

Full Mathematics at Gustavus Adolphus College Report

Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Math majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $191, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, Concordia College at Moorhead did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College Moorhead is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, math majors at Concordia College Moorhead accumulate an average of around $24,688 in student debt.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 397
Kansas 211
Iowa 358
Nebraska 224
North Dakota 69
South Dakota 71

Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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 6 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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