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2026 Best Mathematics Schools in Iowa

3 Colleges in the United States
149 Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$51,715 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

College Factual analyzed 36 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Mathematics

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

No school ranked higher than Grinnell College this year for mathematics. Set in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Grinnell College graduates 88% of students within six years. Grinnell College awarded about 14 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Grinnell College generally make around $38,888. Typical student debt for the program is $17,154. Read more about the mathematics program at Grinnell College

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Drake University, which ranked #2. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. About 73% of students finish within six years. Drake University awarded about 11 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. 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. Read more about the mathematics program at Drake University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at University Of Iowa, which ranked #3. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Iowa awarded about 59 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $60,612 in their early career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $21,738 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Iowa

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Iowa State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 mathematics degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Iowa State University earn around $51,422 in the first couple years of their career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $22,942 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Iowa State University

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University Of Northern Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. 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 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $51,423 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $19,723 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Northern Iowa

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

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