Best Applied Mathematics Programs in the Midwest (2026)
Updated
Regional list from Top Applied Mathematics Programs in the United States
This page ranks the 5 Applied Mathematics programs in the Midwest by median earnings of Applied Mathematics graduates four years after completing. Northwestern University ranks 1st on this list, reporting median earnings of $148,740 for its graduates four years after completing.
Across the listed schools, the figure ranges from $148,740 to $47,260, with a median of $92,803. For 1 of the 5 programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.
The list is 80% public, with 4 public institutions and 1 private nonprofit. Northwestern University ranks 85th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and Ferris State University posts the lowest average net price at $8,624.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University · Evanston, IL | $148,740 | $29,167 | $1,764 | 7.7% |
| Northwestern University reports $148,740 in median earnings of Applied Mathematics graduates four years after completing and ranks 85th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH | $120,495 | $17,339 | $4,885 | 60.6% |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 61% of applicants and its Applied Mathematics graduates earn a median of $120,495 four years after completing. | |||||
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI | $92,803 | $17,490 | $10,966 | 87.7% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed at University of Wisconsin-Stout left with a median of $23,000 in federal loans, while the school's Applied Mathematics completers earn $92,803 four years after graduating. | |||||
| 4 | Missouri University of Science and Technology · Rolla, MO | $66,750 | $16,298 | $10,912 | 72.6% |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology posts an average net price of $16,298 and its Applied Mathematics graduates earn a median of $66,750 four years after completing. | |||||
| 5 | Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI | $47,260 | $8,624 | $2,556 | 91.4% |
| Ferris State University ranks 5th on this list, with an average net price of $8,624 and median earnings of $47,260 for its Applied Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
How this list is ordered
Programs are ordered by the median earnings of their Applied Mathematics graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only programs with a reported earnings cohort in the Midwest appear. The figures are medians for federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled. For 1 of the 5 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The spread from Northwestern University to the bottom of the list is $101,480.