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2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois

11 Colleges
$59,894 Avg Salary
$20,072 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics School for You

Mathematics & Statistics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 1,213 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 11 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois

Check out the mathematics and statistics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

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

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois list. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.

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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 & Statistics Schools in Illinois list. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Macomb.

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Northern Illinois University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public college with a large student population.

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#7

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois ranking. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public college with a very large student population.

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Northeastern Illinois University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 467
Ohio 446
Wisconsin 182
Michigan 410

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Statistics 4,594
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

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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