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2026 Best General Mathematics Schools in Illinois

9 Colleges in the United States
631 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$56,908 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 48 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in Illinois

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 mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Northwestern University tops our 2026 ranking of the best general mathematics schools. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 29 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $79,530 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,418 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Northwestern University

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Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at University Of Chicago, which ranked #2. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 168 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $100,421 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Chicago

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A rank of #3 makes Wheaton College Illinois one of the top schools for general mathematics. Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 17 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Wheaton College Illinois earn a median of $43,654 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,292 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Wheaton College Illinois

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 169 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $48,728 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,847. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Dominican University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 11 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Dominican University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Dominican University earn a median of $45,546 early in their careers. Dominican University graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Dominican University

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University came in at #6 for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 10 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Aurora University in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Aurora University earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,507. Read more about the general mathematics program at Aurora University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University landed the #7 spot for general mathematics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Depaul University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Depaul University earn around $55,586 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,154. Get the full general mathematics details for Depaul University

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Western Illinois University earned the #8 position for general mathematics this year. Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Macomb. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Western Illinois University in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $47,926 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,639 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Western Illinois University

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Illinois State University landed the #9 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Illinois State University awarded about 82 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $52,597. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $20,309 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Illinois State University

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University Of Illinois At Chicago ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $61,829 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,115. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned the #11 position for general mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edwardsville. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $54,302. Students borrow a median of $23,917 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Northern Illinois University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dekalb. Northern Illinois University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 24 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $44,857 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,044. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Northern Illinois University

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University Of Illinois At Springfield placed #13 among the best general mathematics schools. University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. University Of Illinois At Springfield graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Springfield in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Illinois At Springfield earn a median of $53,344 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,925. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Illinois At Springfield

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 48 schools evaluated.

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