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2026 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the The Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the United States
71 Mathematics & Computer Science Degrees Awarded
$58,605 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics & Computer Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics & computer science programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best mathematics & computer science schools.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Computer Science 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 mathematics & computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics & Computer Science

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Washington University In St Louis tops our 2026 ranking of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 46 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553. See the full mathematics & computer science program report for Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates 49% of students within six years. About 25 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $48,906 in their early career. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & computer science program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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