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2026 Best General Mathematics Schools in the The Plains States Region

20 Colleges in the United States
917 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$52,744 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 166 schools to find the best for general mathematics students.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the The Plains States 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 mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota tops our 2026 ranking of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 15 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $65,183 in their early career. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Carleton College, which ranked #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. About 90% of students finish within six years. Carleton College awarded about 24 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Carleton College generally make around $45,096. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Carleton College

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Washington University In St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $79,799. Students borrow a median of $18,700 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Washington University In St Louis

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #4. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Grinnell. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 14 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Grinnell College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Grinnell College earn a median of $38,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,154. Read more about the general mathematics program at Grinnell College

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #5. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Drake University awarded about 11 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Drake University earn a median of $56,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Drake University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #6 for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 21 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $67,909 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #7 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 174 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $58,153 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,095 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College earned the #8 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $57,166 early in their careers. Macalester College graduates carry a median of $22,483 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Macalester College

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University Of North Dakota placed #9 among the best general mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Forks. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Dakota awarded about 14 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $64,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of North Dakota

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #10 spot for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 59 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $60,612 in their early career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $21,738 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of Iowa

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #11 for general mathematics this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. About 54% of students finish within six years. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 20 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,088 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Minnesota State University Mankato

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College came in at #12 for general mathematics this year. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at St Olaf College in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $58,825 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from St Olaf College

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #13 for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 46 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $56,132 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Benedictine College placed #14 among the best general mathematics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Atchison. Benedictine College graduates 62% of students within six years. About 11 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Benedictine College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $46,255 in their early career. Benedictine College graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Benedictine College

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Bemidji State University came in at #15 for general mathematics this year. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Bemidji State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Bemidji State University earn around $48,984 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,819 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Bemidji State University

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 66 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $43,225 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,261 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #17 for general mathematics this year. Northwest Missouri State University is a large public school located in the town of Maryville. Northwest Missouri State University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Northwest Missouri State University earn around $42,939 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,585. Get the full general mathematics details for Northwest Missouri State University

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Washburn University came in at #18 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $50,955 early in their careers. Washburn University graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Washburn University

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College landed the #19 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Augsburg College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Augsburg College earn a median of $54,387 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,452. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Augsburg College

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Iowa State University came in at #20 for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $51,422 early in their careers. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $22,942 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Iowa State University

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South Dakota State University earned the #21 position for general mathematics this year. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from South Dakota State University earn around $46,520 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for South Dakota State University

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Kansas State University landed the #22 spot for general mathematics this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Kansas State University earn around $43,067 in the first couple years of their career. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Kansas State University

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Kirksville. Truman State University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 23 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Truman State University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,168. See the full general mathematics program report for Truman State University

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned the #24 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 38 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $58,995. Students borrow a median of $26,069 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Northern Iowa placed #25 among the best general mathematics schools. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. About 16 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $51,423. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $19,723 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Northern Iowa

Rest of the Top 29 General Mathematics Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general mathematics this year:

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 166 schools evaluated.

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