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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

27 Colleges
$47,351 Avg Salary
$21,665 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 564 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics and statistics is the #19 most popular major in Iowa.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 35% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.

Women make up 33% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 59% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grinnell College is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell.

Women make up 38% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Grinnell College Report

#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Drake University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Iowa. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 71% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Drake University Report

#6

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Decorah.

Women make up 36% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#7

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Coe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.

Of the 10 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Coe, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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#8

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 71% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Saint Ambrose University

#9

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 83% are male.

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#10

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 60% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Mount Mercy University Report

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 285
Minnesota 931
South Dakota 159
Missouri 676
Nebraska 236
North Dakota 110

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 25 schools only.

  • 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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