2023 Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Mathematics Master'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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Illinois to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best Mathematics Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the best school for mathematics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Illinois State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a very large student population.
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 #4 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Illinois University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.
Western Illinois University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Macomb.
University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #8, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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DePaul University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mathematics programs. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Northeastern Illinois University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Mathematics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Michigan | 92 |
Ohio | 162 |
Indiana | 153 |
Wisconsin | 78 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Math
One of 4 majors within the area of study, mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Math
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Applied Mathematics | 6,283 |
Statistics | 4,594 |
Applied Statistics | 388 |
Other Statistics | 98 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 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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