Best Mathematics Programs in the Midwest (2026)
Updated
Regional list from Best Mathematics Programs in the United States
This page ranks 93 Mathematics programs in the Midwest by median earnings of Mathematics graduates four years after completing. University of Chicago ranks 1st on this list, with median earnings of $172,826 for its graduates four years after completing.
Across the 92 schools with a published figure, earnings range from $172,826 to $32,925, with a median of $65,001. For 32 of the 93 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.
Public institutions account for 61 of the listed schools, and private nonprofits for 32. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 16th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, the best on the page. Indiana University-Southeast posts the lowest average net price, at $7,888.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Chicago · Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $14,860 | -$1,264* | 4.5% |
| University of Chicago reports median earnings of $172,826 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, the highest on this list, alongside an admission rate of 4%. | |||||
| 2 | University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN | No published median | $26,780 | $7,244 | 11.3% |
| An average net price of $7,244 for families earning under $30,000 accompanies University of Notre Dame's 2nd position on this list. | |||||
| 3 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Terre Haute, IN | $112,187 | $42,513 | $36,843 | 76.9% |
| A private nonprofit university in Terre Haute, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology shows median earnings of $112,187 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI | $109,146 | $13,138 | $1,043 | 15.6% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor holds an Azimuth composite rank of 16th among nonprofit four-year institutions and an average net price of $13,138. | |||||
| 5 | Northwestern University · Evanston, IL | $107,072 | $29,167 | $1,764 | 7.7% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed at Northwestern University left with a median of $15,000 in federal loans, and the school reports median earnings of $107,072 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI | $101,438 | $17,354 | $4,200 | 45.2% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison admits 45% of applicants and posts median earnings of $101,438 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO | $98,497 | $21,786 | $1,716 | 12.1% |
| Washington University in St Louis ranks 7th on this list, with median earnings of $98,497 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $1,716 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 8 | Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN | $91,979 | $32,149 | $13,772 | 28.5% |
| Macalester College reports an average net price of $32,149 and median earnings of $91,979 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 9 | DePaul University · Chicago, IL | $89,908 | $30,902 | $27,359 | 75.9% |
| DePaul University carries a school-wide median federal debt of $23,168 across all of its borrowers who completed, alongside an admission rate of 76%. | |||||
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN | $89,112 | $16,264 | $6,324 | 78.2% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington reports median earnings of $89,112 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with 56 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 11 | St Olaf College · Northfield, MN | $87,691 | $23,874 | $10,404 | 48.3% |
| St Olaf College ranks 11th on this list and holds an Azimuth composite rank of 978th among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 12 | The College of Wooster · Wooster, OH | $86,578 | $23,458 | $12,512 | 59.5% |
| The College of Wooster reports an average net price of $12,512 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $86,578 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 13 | Augsburg University · Minneapolis, MN | $86,446 | $23,873 | $21,318 | 82.0% |
| Augsburg University reports median earnings of $86,446 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with 12 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI | $83,027 | $16,550 | $10,270 | 82.3% |
| A public university in Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ranks 14th on this list and shows an average net price of $16,550. | |||||
| 15 | University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA | $82,411 | $22,531 | $15,316 | 83.6% |
| University of Iowa admits 84% of applicants and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $82,411 four years after completing. | |||||
| 16 | Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH | $81,909 | $17,339 | $4,885 | 60.6% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed left with a median of $19,976 in federal loans at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranks 90th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN | $81,864 | $16,778 | $6,642 | 79.8% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities posts median earnings of $81,864 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $6,642 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 18 | University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO | $81,518 | $20,268 | $13,841 | 78.5% |
| With a cohort of 43 graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia reports median earnings of $81,518 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 19 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE | $79,251 | $17,747 | $12,751 | 87.5% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 19th on this list and carries a median of $21,000 in federal loans across all of its borrowers who completed. | |||||
| 20 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL | $78,891 | $14,355 | $2,038 | 42.4% |
| An admission rate of 42% coincides with median earnings of $78,891 for Mathematics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign four years after completing. | |||||
| 21 | Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO | $77,471 | $17,613 | $13,718 | 90.5% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield ranks 589th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $17,613. | |||||
| 22 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, OH | $76,667 | $25,648 | $17,974 | 85.3% |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus shows median earnings of $76,667 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with 22 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 23 | Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI | $76,620 | $31,487 | $22,269 | 81.3% |
| A private nonprofit university in Milwaukee, Marquette University reports an average net price of $22,269 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 24 | Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH | $76,336 | $20,787 | $15,280 | 86.3% |
| Kent State University at Kent admits 86% of applicants and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $76,336 four years after completing. | |||||
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN | $75,633 | $18,743 | $7,256 | 88.8% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth reports median earnings of $75,633 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $18,743. | |||||
| 26 | Illinois State University · Normal, IL | $75,318 | $19,398 | $11,568 | 88.2% |
| With an admission rate of 88%, Illinois State University ranks 26th on this list and posts median earnings of $75,318 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 27 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH | $74,705 | $24,022 | $18,396 | 81.0% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus left with a median of $25,000 in federal loans, while the school's Mathematics graduates earned a median of $74,705 four years after completing. | |||||
| 28 | Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI | $73,271 | $14,182 | $2,045 | 92.4% |
| Michigan Technological University reports an average net price of $2,045 for families earning under $30,000, and its Mathematics graduates earned a median of $73,271 four years after completing. | |||||
| 29 | University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, IL | $72,681 | $9,833 | $5,778 | 85.9% |
| University of Illinois Springfield ranks 400th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Mathematics graduates earned a median of $72,681 four years after completing. | |||||
| 30 | Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI | $72,226 | $19,680 | $7,068 | 84.8% |
| Michigan State University reports median earnings of $72,226 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with an earnings cohort of 77 graduates. | |||||
| 31 | Franciscan University of Steubenville · Steubenville, OH | $72,194 | $23,589 | $19,696 | 58.4% |
| A private nonprofit university in Steubenville, Franciscan University of Steubenville admits 58% of applicants and reports median earnings of $72,194 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 32 | Carthage College · Kenosha, WI | $72,160 | $26,565 | $23,293 | 87.1% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed at Carthage College left with a median of $26,000 in federal loans, and the school's Mathematics graduates earned a median of $72,160 four years after completing. | |||||
| 33 | University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND | $71,665 | $18,551 | $13,126 | 76.9% |
| University of North Dakota reports an average net price of $18,551, and its Mathematics graduates earned a median of $71,665 four years after completing. | |||||
| 34 | Indiana University-East · Richmond, IN | $71,223 | $8,134 | $5,154 | 67.2% |
| Indiana University-East ranks 34th on this list, with an average net price of $5,154 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $71,223 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 35 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI | $70,656 | $15,014 | $10,329 | 90.7% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reports median earnings of $70,656 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, and ranks 214th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 36 | Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN | $70,257 | $19,139 | $12,339 | 88.4% |
| With an admission rate of 88%, Minnesota State University-Mankato reports median earnings of $70,257 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $19,139. | |||||
| 37 | Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL | $69,856 | $13,391 | $10,126 | 69.8% |
| Northern Illinois University reports median earnings of $69,856 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,391. | |||||
| 38 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La Crosse, WI | $69,288 | $16,210 | $8,224 | 75.5% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks 38th on this list and shows an admission rate of 76%. | |||||
| 39 | Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH | $67,562 | $21,637 | $15,673 | 85.0% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed left with a median of $21,056 in federal loans at Ohio University-Main Campus, where the Mathematics program posts median earnings of $67,562 four years after completing. | |||||
| 40 | South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD | $67,059 | $19,841 | $14,266 | 98.3% |
| South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $67,059 four years after completing. | |||||
| 41 | University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL | $67,016 | $10,974 | $7,529 | 77.4% |
| University of Illinois Chicago holds an Azimuth composite rank of 17th among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $67,016 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 42 | Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL | $66,269 | $14,109 | $13,709 | 74.6% |
| Northeastern Illinois University lists an average net price of $13,709 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $66,269 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 43 | Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN | $66,203 | $11,668 | $5,701 | 76.4% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks 43rd on this list, with a cohort of 19 graduates in the earnings cohort and median earnings of $66,203 four years after completing. | |||||
| 44 | University of Missouri-St Louis · Saint Louis, MO | $65,331 | $15,071 | $13,031 | 62.7% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis shows an admission rate of 63% and median earnings of $65,331 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 45 | University of Nebraska at Omaha · Omaha, NE | $65,245 | $13,441 | $10,534 | 87.0% |
| An average net price of $10,534 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with median earnings of $65,245 for Mathematics graduates four years after completing at University of Nebraska at Omaha. | |||||
| 46 | Drake University · Des Moines, IA | $65,238 | $29,127 | $25,824 | 63.9% |
| A private nonprofit university in Des Moines, Drake University lists an average net price of $29,127 and median earnings of $65,238 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 47 | Simpson College · Indianola, IA | $65,097 | $21,936 | $17,941 | 86.2% |
| Simpson College ranks 47th on this list and shows median federal debt of $26,000 across all of the school's borrowers who completed. | |||||
| 48 | University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS | $64,905 | $18,059 | $12,544 | 93.5% |
| University of Kansas admits 93% of applicants and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $64,905 four years after completing. | |||||
| 49 | Wayne State University · Detroit, MI | $64,547 | $12,766 | $11,090 | 81.2% |
| Wayne State University reports median earnings of $64,547 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 81%. | |||||
| 50 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI | $63,850 | $14,158 | $8,440 | 85.7% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater left with a median of $23,188 in federal loans, and the school's Mathematics graduates earn a median of $63,850 four years after completing. | |||||
| 51 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI | $62,883 | $14,559 | $8,833 | 91.8% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point admits 92% of applicants and posts median earnings of $62,883 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 52 | Iowa State University · Ames, IA | $62,261 | $18,589 | $10,582 | 88.7% |
| Iowa State University ranks 194th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $62,261 four years after completing. | |||||
| 53 | Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN | $61,564 | $18,578 | $11,043 | 89.4% |
| A private nonprofit university in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University reports median earnings of $61,564 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 8 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 54 | Southwest Baptist University · Bolivar, MO | $59,948 | $21,677 | $21,978 | 68.4% |
| Southwest Baptist University has an average net price of $21,677 and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $59,948 four years after completing. | |||||
| 55 | Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH | $59,848 | $15,415 | $11,952 | 96.3% |
| Wright State University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $59,848 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, and graduates across all fields who borrowed left with a median of $22,750 in federal loans. | |||||
| 56 | Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN | $58,453 | $14,600 | $5,098 | 49.9% |
| Purdue University-Main Campus admits 50% of applicants and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $58,453 four years after completing. | |||||
| 57 | Miami University-Oxford · Oxford, OH | $58,387 | $28,384 | $16,015 | 75.4% |
| Miami University-Oxford has an average net price of $28,384, and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $58,387 four years after completing. | |||||
| 58 | Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH | $58,346 | $14,764 | $11,958 | 91.3% |
| Cleveland State University ranks 211th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside median earnings of $58,346 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 59 | Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI | $57,531 | $9,120 | $4,422 | 87.8% |
| Oakland University reports an average net price of $4,422 for families earning under $30,000, and its Mathematics graduates earn a median of $57,531 four years after completing. | |||||
| 60 | Gustavus Adolphus College · Saint Peter, MN | $57,318 | $22,900 | $12,015 | 61.0% |
| A private nonprofit college in Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College reports median earnings of $57,318 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 14 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 61 | Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS | $55,435 | $19,406 | $13,178 | 81.7% |
| Kansas State University reports median earnings of $55,435 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with 33 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 62 | Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI | $54,265 | $17,597 | $12,185 | 89.8% |
| Central Michigan University admits 90% of applicants and shows an average net price of $17,597. | |||||
| 63 | Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI | $51,753 | $16,317 | $12,272 | 83.0% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed left with a median of $24,500 in federal loans at Grand Valley State University, which ranks 210th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 64 | Wabash College · Crawfordsville, IN | $51,482 | $24,336 | $16,586 | 63.3% |
| A private nonprofit university in Crawfordsville, Wabash College has an average net price of $16,586 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 65 | Wheaton College · Wheaton, IL | $49,683 | $26,975 | $20,001 | 87.4% |
| Wheaton College ranks 65th on this list and reports median earnings of $49,683 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 66 | University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN | $49,058 | $29,155 | $28,131 | 85.4% |
| With an admission rate of 85%, University of St Thomas posts median earnings of $49,058 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 67 | University of Michigan-Dearborn · Dearborn, MI | $47,260 | $9,492 | $7,211 | 55.6% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn carries an average net price of $9,492 and ranks 88th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 68 | Bemidji State University · Bemidji, MN | $47,260 | $15,261 | $10,073 | 56.0% |
| Bemidji State University reports median earnings of $47,260 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, from a cohort of 10. | |||||
| 69 | Central College · Pella, IA | $46,790 | $23,377 | $16,231 | 86.2% |
| Central College admits 86% of applicants and has an average net price of $16,231 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
| 70 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND | $45,529 | $15,543 | $9,370 | 95.0% |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks 70th on this list, with median earnings of $45,529 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 71 | University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA | $44,407 | $15,901 | $10,863 | 92.7% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed left with a median of $19,691 in federal loans at University of Northern Iowa, which reports median earnings of $44,407 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 72 | Illinois Wesleyan University · Bloomington, IL | $44,356 | $28,199 | $17,732 | 39.3% |
| Illinois Wesleyan University has an admission rate of 39% and an average net price of $28,199. | |||||
| 73 | University of Minnesota-Morris · Morris, MN | $44,170 | $8,837 | $1,694 | 74.9% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris reports median earnings of $44,170 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, with 5 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 74 | Luther College · Decorah, IA | $43,426 | $23,097 | $12,517 | 71.5% |
| Luther College admits 72% of applicants and shows an average net price of $23,097. | |||||
| 75 | Concordia College at Moorhead · Moorhead, MN | $43,426 | $24,902 | $20,950 | 62.7% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead ranks 75th on this list and posts median earnings of $43,426 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 76 | Saint Louis University · Saint Louis, MO | $42,682 | $24,398 | $22,501 | 75.0% |
| Saint Louis University carries an average net price of $24,398 and an admission rate of 75%. | |||||
| 77 | Wartburg College · Waverly, IA | $42,682 | $32,908 | $21,688 | 75.8% |
| Wartburg College reports median earnings of $42,682 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $32,908. | |||||
| 78 | Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI | $41,937 | $15,407 | $13,250 | 79.6% |
| Eastern Michigan University ranks 319th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $15,407. | |||||
| 79 | Ball State University · Muncie, IN | $41,565 | $14,940 | $7,834 | 85.5% |
| Ball State University shows an average net price of $7,834 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $41,565 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 80 | Elmhurst University · Elmhurst, IL | $41,565 | $24,185 | $17,892 | 73.6% |
| Elmhurst University admits 74% of applicants and reports median earnings of $41,565 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 81 | McKendree University · Lebanon, IL | $41,565 | $24,717 | $21,928 | 71.7% |
| McKendree University ranks 81st on this list, with median earnings of $41,565 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 82 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville · Platteville, WI | $39,585 | $16,032 | $9,009 | 89.4% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville reports an average net price of $16,032 and an admission rate of 89%. | |||||
| 83 | Grinnell College · Grinnell, IA | $39,369 | $17,648 | $9,970 | 14.5% |
| Grinnell College admits 15% of applicants and reports median earnings of $39,369 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 84 | Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI | $38,337 | $22,992 | $19,281 | 70.9% |
| Calvin University ranks 1140th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $22,992. | |||||
| 85 | University of Toledo · Toledo, OH | $38,289 | $17,249 | $13,524 | 92.0% |
| University of Toledo ranks 85th on this list and reports median earnings of $38,289 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 86 | Truman State University · Kirksville, MO | $38,289 | $12,780 | $6,046 | 83.8% |
| With an average net price of $6,046 for families earning under $30,000, Truman State University posts a median of $38,289 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 87 | Carleton College · Northfield, MN | $37,568 | $25,407 | $7,881 | 20.4% |
| Carleton College, a private nonprofit college in Northfield, admits 20% of applicants and reports median earnings of $37,568 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 88 | Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MI | $35,640 | $14,085 | $7,697 | 84.0% |
| Northern Michigan University sits 88th on this page, with a cohort of 8 graduates in the earnings data and median earnings of $35,640 four years after completing. | |||||
| 89 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL | $35,600 | $14,889 | $8,483 | 97.5% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports median earnings of $35,600 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $14,889. | |||||
| 90 | Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN | $35,594 | $10,873 | $6,455 | 80.8% |
| An average net price of $6,455 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with median earnings of $35,594 for Mathematics graduates at Indiana State University four years after completing. | |||||
| 91 | Saginaw Valley State University · University Center, MI | $35,060 | $10,775 | $9,844 | 72.1% |
| Saginaw Valley State University ranks 360th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $35,060 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 92 | Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL | $34,603 | $12,786 | $9,828 | 65.4% |
| Eastern Illinois University admits 65% of applicants and reports median earnings of $34,603 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 93 | Indiana University-Southeast · New Albany, IN | $32,925 | $7,888 | $3,782 | 84.5% |
| Indiana University-Southeast reports the lowest average net price on the page at $7,888 and median earnings of $32,925 for its Mathematics graduates four years after completing. | |||||
* Net price can be negative: when grants and scholarships exceed the listed cost of attendance, students can receive the difference as a refund for other expenses.
How this list is ordered
Programs are ordered by the median earnings of their Mathematics graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only programs with a reported earnings cohort in the Midwest appear. The figure is the median earnings of federally aided Mathematics graduates who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 32 of the 93 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 range and median below cover the 92 schools with a published figure. The spread from University of Chicago to the lowest-ranked program is $139,901, and the median across the list is $65,001.
Job market context in the Midwest
Mathematics graduates in the Midwest enter occupations such as Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Data Scientists, and related roles. The median annual wage across those occupations is $76,312, and a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $61,623. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 4.9% higher, with 20,330 projected openings a year, or about 450 openings a year for every hundred graduates, meaning more projected openings than graduates. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. These labor-market figures describe the occupations linked to the field, not the earnings of any listed program; the ranking above uses the median earnings of Mathematics graduates four years after completing.