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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

24 Colleges
$61,916 Avg Salary
$22,229 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Computer Science School for You

Mathematics & Computer Science is the #223 most popular major in the country with 1,302 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 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 & Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to be the most popular school for mathematics and computer science students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.

The average amount in student loans that math and compsci majors at UIUC take out is $22,938.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report

The excellent programs at University of Illinois at Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and computer science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, math and compsci majors at UIC accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Illinois at Chicago Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Illinois Institute of Technology is a great place for mathematics and computer science students. Illinois Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Akron Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the city of Akron.

Math & CompSci majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Akron Main Campus Report

Out of the 24 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at Western Michigan University Report

#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and computer science programs. Purdue is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at Grand Valley State University Report

With a ranking of #8, University of Illinois at Springfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and computer science students. Located in the city of Springfield, UIS is a public school with a small student population.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Illinois at Springfield Report

#8

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #8, DePaul University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and computer science students. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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#10

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 37
Ohio 36
Illinois 265
Indiana 25
Wisconsin 0

Mathematics & Computer Science is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Toresbe.

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