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Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois

12 Colleges
$59,894 Avg Salary
$20,072 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics School for You

Mathematics & Statistics is the #15 most popular major in Illinois with 2,675 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois

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

Top 10 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the best school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UChicago take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

The excellent programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Illinois. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from Northwestern carry an average student debtload of $14,273.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UIUC take out $19,849 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $315.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $20,375 in student debt.

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#5

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

Out of the 12 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Forest College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics and statistics students. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at NIU take out is $24,961.

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Western Illinois University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at DePaul accumulate an average of around $26,666 in student debt.

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University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois list. UIC is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from UIC carry an average student debtload of $19,007.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. SIUE is a large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,363
Michigan 1,331
Ohio 1,410
Wisconsin 982

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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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