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2026 Best General Applied Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Region

7 Colleges in the United States
143 General Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$68,284 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Applied Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 53 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general applied mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for General Applied Mathematics in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Applied Mathematics

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Leading the list is Case Western Reserve University, our #1 school for general applied mathematics. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 15 general applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general applied mathematics degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $74,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree. See the full general applied mathematics program report for Case Western Reserve University

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Northwestern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 28 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $94,684 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at Northwestern University

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Students looking for a strong general applied mathematics program will find one at Illinois Institute Of Technology, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Illinois Institute Of Technology awarded about 23 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $71,315 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,774 to complete this degree. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at Illinois Institute Of Technology

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general applied mathematics, ranking #4. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 16 general applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Stout is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stout in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stout generally make around $67,159. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. See the full general applied mathematics program report for University Of Wisconsin Stout

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University placed #6 among the best general applied mathematics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 11 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $81,728 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,310 to complete this degree. See the full general applied mathematics program report for Depaul University

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Kent State University At Kent landed the #7 spot for general applied mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 16 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $44,776 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,174. More information about a degree in general applied mathematics from Kent State University At Kent

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University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #8 spot for general applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $49,045. Typical student debt for the program is $25,347. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at University Of Akron Main Campus

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 53 schools evaluated.

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