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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region

221 Colleges
$53,152 Avg Salary
$22,208 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mathematics and statistics was ranked #18 in the country. In fact 52,396 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 221 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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.

Check out the mathematics and statistics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at UIUC take out an average of $19,849 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $315.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The excellent programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in the Great Lakes Region . UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at UChicago accumulate an average of around $15,000 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UW - Madison take out $23,738 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at U-M take out is $20,675.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ohio State University - Main Campus is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debt load of $21,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $212, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from Purdue take out $20,225 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

With a ranking of #7, University of Notre Dame did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at Notre Dame take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #8 on the list. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at IU Bloomington take out an average of $20,434 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Michigan State accumulate an average of around $25,402 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $440.

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#10

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Northwestern accumulate an average of around $14,273 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #11, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $18,687 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Illinois State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at Illinois State take out an average of $20,375 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#13

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #13, DePaul University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at DePaul take out is $26,666.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. UC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at UC take out an average of $25,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Grand Valley State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $26,321 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $234.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Grand Valley State University Report

With a ranking of #15, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at UIC take out an average of $19,007 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #17, Michigan Technological University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Michigan Tech accumulate an average of around $23,887 in student debt.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Michigan Technological University Report

#18

Indiana University - East

Richmond, IN

Indiana University - East ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Richmond, IU East is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at IU East accumulate an average of around $25,557 in student debt.

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Northern Illinois University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at NIU take out an average of $24,961 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. BGSU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at BGSU accumulate an average of around $20,000 in student debt.

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Case Western Reserve University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #21 on the list. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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With a ranking of #22, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UW - Eau Claire take out $21,800 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#23

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

With a ranking of #23, Wayne State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at Wayne State take out is $28,031.

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With a ranking of #23, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. UW - La Crosse is a large public school located in the small city of La Crosse.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at UW - La Crosse take out is $24,817.

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#25

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from Central Michigan take out $24,616 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#33

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mathematics & Statistics students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
34 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
35 Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL
36 University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI
36 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
36 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
39 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
39 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
39 University of Michigan - Dearborn Dearborn, MI
42 Oberlin College Oberlin, OH
43 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
44 Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics and statistics colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,363
Michigan 1,331
Ohio 1,410
Illinois 2,675
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

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

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 28 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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