2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
Looking for the best-value Applied Mathematics programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 417 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Applied Mathematics Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $12,184 in debt. Median earnings reach $75,790 ten years out. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan Technological University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Michigan Technological University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $25,800 in debt. Michigan Technological University alumni report median earnings of $78,198 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Michigan Technological University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cornell University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $104,043. That is a strong return on a $15,005 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Cornell University
Northern Illinois University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Applied Mathematics ranking in the United States. Northern Illinois University is a public school based in Dekalb, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,060. Northern Illinois University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $25,209 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,808. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted. See the full Northern Illinois University profile
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Stout one of the best values in the United States. Based in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. University Of Wisconsin Stout Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $21,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,084. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Wisconsin Stout
Central Michigan University placed #6 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans. Median earnings reach $55,874 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,857 median debt. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants. Get the full Central Michigan University report
University Of Central Arkansas came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Located in Conway, AR, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,523, with out-of-state students paying around $18,023. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $22,920. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,938 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,920 median debt. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Central Arkansas
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #8 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Median earnings reach $75,121 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Northeastern University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Based in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,162. Graduates carry a median of $25,611 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,538. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Northeastern University
Indiana University East placed #11 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Richmond, IN, Indiana University East is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,424, with out-of-state students paying around $22,811. Students borrow a median of $24,098 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $47,156 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. More on Indiana University East
Towson University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Towson, MD. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,390. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants. More on Towson University
Montclair State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,415. Set against $25,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on Montclair State University
South Dakota State University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $24,989. Median earnings reach $55,070 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,989 median debt. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about South Dakota State University
Villanova University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Median earnings reach $100,423 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted. More on Villanova University
University Of North Texas offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,010. Set against $21,817 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Texas has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full University Of North Texas profile
Duquesne University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,986. Graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Duquesne University
University Of Akron Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Graduates carry a median of $25,347 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,600 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%. More on University Of Akron Main Campus
Southern Methodist University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $20,712. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,354. That is a strong return on a $20,712 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%. Read more about Southern Methodist University
Depaul University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Depaul University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $25,310 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,751 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Depaul University
University Of Virginia Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school based in Charlottesville, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. University Of Virginia Main Campus Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $18,627 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $86,863 ten years after entry. Set against $18,627 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 17%. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,424. That is a strong return on a $19,844 median debt. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Boston College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Boston College Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $18,101 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $103,937. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Boston College
Brown University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Brown University alumni report median earnings of $93,487 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brown University has an acceptance rate of 5%. More on Brown University
University Of Colorado Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $26,582. Median earnings reach $64,270 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%. More on University Of Colorado Denver
Iowa State University placed #27 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $23,495. Iowa State University alumni report median earnings of $63,386 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. See the full Iowa State University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Applied Mathematics Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $62,396. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $13,516. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $143,372 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,516 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%. See the full Massachusetts Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Chicago landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. University Of Chicago Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $15,854 in debt. Median earnings reach $91,885 ten years out. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%. More on University Of Chicago
New York University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. New York University alumni report median earnings of $82,509 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University has an acceptance rate of 9%. Read the full report on New York University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $21,331. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,960 ten years after entry. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants. See the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County profile
George Washington University placed #32 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. George Washington University alumni report median earnings of $90,873 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full George Washington University report
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $15,300 in debt. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill alumni report median earnings of $72,200 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 15% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #34 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Set in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $26,657. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,990 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,657 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Worcester, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,765. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $26,259. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $103,470. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%. See the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute profile
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #35 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $20,778. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign alumni report median earnings of $81,054 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign has an acceptance rate of 42%. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
University Of California Berkeley offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,598 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,446. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Berkeley has an acceptance rate of 11%. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #38 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $16,481. Median earnings reach $78,466 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus has an acceptance rate of 39%. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Kent State University At Kent landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Kent State University At Kent is a public school based in Kent, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,388. That is a strong return on a $25,174 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Carnegie Mellon University placed #40 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $23,529. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $114,862. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $21,976. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,758. That is a strong return on a $21,976 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #42 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $21,577. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,020 ten years after entry. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $82,860 ten years after entry. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Vanderbilt University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $13,975. Vanderbilt University alumni report median earnings of $91,565 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $73,792 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Johns Hopkins University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Based in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $13,426. Median earnings reach $87,555 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $23,546. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,262. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Kansas State University report
Harvard University placed #47 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $101,817 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Harvard University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. This public school is set in Birmingham, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,098, compared with $22,562 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. University Of Alabama At Birmingham alumni report median earnings of $54,501 a decade after entry. Set against $26,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about University Of Alabama At Birmingham
University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Located in Greensburg, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,710 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $22,571. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $66,125. That is a strong return on a $22,571 median debt. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #52 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in New York, NY, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,464, with out-of-state students paying around $15,414. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $11,691 in debt. Median earnings reach $75,971 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,691 median debt. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College admits about 48% of applicants. See the full Cuny Bernard M Baruch College profile
Texas A And M University College Station placed #53 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,097 ten years after entry. Set against $16,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Mathematics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 417 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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