Best Mathematics Schools Near Mundelein, IL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mundelein, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs, with tuition ranging from $31,360 to $70,655 per year for indexed programs. Mundelein has a population of about 31,632. Median household income is $107,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Mathematicians at a median $130,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Mundelein

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Mundelein, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mundelein city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Mundelein. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, IL 8.2 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,989
Avg net price $2,835/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 5%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 9.4 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,825
Avg net price $28,673/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,402
Out‑of‑state$56,402
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Judson University

Elgin, IL 20.3 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 48%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,313
Avg net price $18,558/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 22.7 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,363
Avg net price $29,167/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 24.9 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Park University

Chicago, IL 25.5 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,572
Avg net price $16,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 25.9 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,530
Avg net price $36,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 25.9 miles from Mundelein
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,462
Avg net price $24,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois mathematics page.

Mathematics Wages Near Mundelein

Mundelein is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mathematicians $130,970 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $126,419
Statisticians $122,180 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $117,934
Actuaries $113,730 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $109,778
Operations Research Analysts $86,500 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,494
Data Scientists $107,640 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $103,900
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $68,050 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,970 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $95,531
Financial Specialists, All Other $81,740 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,900

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Mundelein at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,632 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $107,608 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 42.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Mundelein, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Mundelein. The closest is Trinity International University-Illinois in Deerfield, IL (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern Illinois University (24.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Mundelein?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Mundelein are: Mathematicians ($130,970), Statisticians ($122,180), Actuaries ($113,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Libertyville instead of Mundelein?

Libertyville, IL is 2.5 miles from Mundelein and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mundelein an affordable place to study mathematics?

Mundelein’s median household income of $107,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mundelein while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Mundelein

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Mundelein:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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