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2023 Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$64,552 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree School for You

With 237 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics is the #51 most popular major in Illinois.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

The Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

Check out the math doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Mathematics

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the best school for mathematics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Champaign.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Illinois University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Mathematics at University of Illinois at Chicago Report

Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 92
Ohio 162
Indiana 153
Wisconsin 78

One of 4 majors within the area of study, mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Math

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Statistics 4,594
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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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