2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools
Looking for the best-value Mathematics programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1490 institutions 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 analyzed schools to build 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 Mathematics Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found Brigham Young University Provo to be the best-value Mathematics school in the United States. Based in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. The median Mathematics program debt is $12,184. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
A rank of #2 makes Truman State University one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Kirksville, MO. Students from in state pay about $9,838 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,566. Truman State University Mathematics students take on a median of $23,168 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,280. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. Truman State University admits about 84% of applicants. Read more about Truman State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #3 on this year's best-value Mathematics ranking in the United States. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,203. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
You'll get strong value at Illinois State University, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Normal, IL. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,309 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,117. That is a strong return on a $20,309 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Illinois State University
You'll get strong value at South Dakota State University, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. The median Mathematics program debt is $18,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,070 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full South Dakota State University report
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #6 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public school based in Edwardsville, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,092. The median Mathematics program debt is $23,917. Median earnings reach $56,346 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,917 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Shippensburg, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $13,570, while out-of-state students pay about $15,824. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Mathematics students take on a median of $26,483 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,351. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants. Get the full Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania report
Central Michigan University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete their Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,874 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Get the full Central Michigan University report
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, MO. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Graduates carry a median of $19,922 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,827 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,922 median debt. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
Northern Illinois University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Set in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,060. Typical Mathematics student debt is $25,044. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,808. That is a strong return on a $25,044 median debt. Northern Illinois University admits about 70% of applicants. Read more about Northern Illinois University
Western Illinois University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Macomb, IL. Students from in state pay about $14,572 in tuition and fees. The median Mathematics program debt is $27,639. Median earnings reach $54,163 ten years out. Set against $27,639 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Illinois University admits about 71% of applicants. See the full Western Illinois University profile
Purdue University Northwest landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Hammond, IN. Students from in state pay about $8,357 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. The median Mathematics program debt is $25,083. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,318. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Northwest admits about 72% of applicants. Read more about Purdue University Northwest
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Based in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. The median Mathematics program debt is $24,937. Median earnings reach $58,561 ten years out. Set against $24,937 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire has an acceptance rate of 82%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Located in La Crosse, WI, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse Mathematics students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,378. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants. More on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #15 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,568, compared with $14,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete their Mathematics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,032. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%. More on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Students borrow a median of $22,248 to complete their Mathematics program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,356. That is a strong return on a $22,248 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater admits about 86% of applicants. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $19,261 to complete their Mathematics program here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln alumni report median earnings of $56,887 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,261 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, while out-of-state students pay about $21,712. Graduates carry a median of $19,723 in student loans. University Of Northern Iowa alumni report median earnings of $55,177 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
Indiana University East came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Indiana University East is a public school based in Richmond, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,424, compared with $22,811 for out-of-state students. The median Mathematics program debt is $22,388. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,156. That is a strong return on a $22,388 median debt. Indiana University East admits about 67% of applicants. Get the full Indiana University East report
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Based in New York, NY, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,464 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,414. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College Mathematics students take on a median of $13,750 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,971. That is a strong return on a $13,750 median debt. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College has an acceptance rate of 48%. Read more about Cuny Bernard M Baruch College
The University Of West Florida came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Pensacola, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,776, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,677. The University Of West Florida alumni report median earnings of $49,137 a decade after entry. Set against $19,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted. See the full The University Of West Florida profile
University Of North Dakota ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Based in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, with out-of-state students paying around $15,570. The median Mathematics program debt is $25,110. Median earnings reach $63,552 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,110 median debt. University Of North Dakota admits about 77% of applicants. More on University Of North Dakota
Salisbury University placed #23 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Salisbury, MD, Salisbury University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, compared with $22,174 for out-of-state students. Typical Mathematics student debt is $23,250. Median earnings reach $61,515 ten years out. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salisbury University admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Salisbury University
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Stevens Point, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. The median Mathematics program debt is $23,642. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,021. Set against $23,642 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point report
The College Of New Jersey placed #25 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Set in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,632, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,323 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 62%. Read more about The College Of New Jersey
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Mathematics Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete their Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,896 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants. More on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #26 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Edinburg, TX, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,225 to complete their Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,620 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,258. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania report
University Of Wyoming offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Typical Mathematics student debt is $20,283. Median earnings reach $56,880 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,283 median debt. University Of Wyoming admits about 97% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
Spelman College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,556. Students borrow a median of $26,397 to complete their Mathematics program here. Spelman College alumni report median earnings of $59,993 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Spelman College has an acceptance rate of 25%. Get the full Spelman College report
Emporia State University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Based in Emporia, KS, Emporia State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,601 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emporia State University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Read more about Emporia State University
University Of North Georgia landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Dahlonega, GA, University Of North Georgia is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,444 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete their Mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $50,135 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%. More on University Of North Georgia
University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #31 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Graduates carry a median of $26,069 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,909 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha profile
University Of Central Arkansas offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Conway, AR, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,523, compared with $18,023 for out-of-state students. Typical Mathematics student debt is $16,711. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,938. Set against $16,711 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Central Arkansas
Michigan Technological University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Michigan Technological University Mathematics students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,198. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Michigan Technological University admits about 92% of applicants. Get the full Michigan Technological University report
Cornell University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $14,146 in student loans. Median earnings reach $104,043 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. See the full Cornell University profile
University Of Houston Clear Lake offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public school based in Houston, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,346, compared with $22,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,392 to complete their Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,004 ten years after entry. Set against $16,392 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Houston Clear Lake
University Of Memphis ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Located in Memphis, TN, University Of Memphis is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Typical Mathematics student debt is $24,125. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,458 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. University Of Memphis has an acceptance rate of 72%. Read more about University Of Memphis
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,396. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Mathematics students take on a median of $10,003 in debt. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $143,372 a decade after entry. Set against $10,003 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology has an acceptance rate of 4%. Get the full Massachusetts Institute Of Technology report
Iowa State University placed #40 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Typical Mathematics student debt is $22,942. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. That is a strong return on a $22,942 median debt. Iowa State University has an acceptance rate of 89%. More on Iowa State University
Towson University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Based in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Mathematics program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,390. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants. Read more about Towson University
Texas Womans University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Set in Denton, TX, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Students borrow a median of $17,812 to complete their Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,544 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. More on Texas Womans University
Suny College At Brockport offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Located in Brockport, NY, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,752 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,822. Graduates carry a median of $24,757 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,496 ten years after entry. Set against $24,757 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny College At Brockport has an acceptance rate of 71%. Get the full Suny College At Brockport report
James Madison University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. This public school is set in Harrisonburg, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. The median Mathematics program debt is $20,876. James Madison University alumni report median earnings of $69,954 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,876 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on James Madison University
Grand Valley State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mathematics schools. Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Mathematics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%. Read the full report on Grand Valley State University
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Millersville, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, compared with $22,952 for out-of-state students. Typical Mathematics student debt is $25,900. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,246. That is a strong return on a $25,900 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. More on Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
University Of North Texas placed #48 among the best-value Mathematics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Denton, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,689 to complete their Mathematics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,010. Set against $23,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of North Texas
California State University Long Beach came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. California State University Long Beach is a public school based in Long Beach, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. The median Mathematics program debt is $18,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,403. Set against $18,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants. See the full California State University Long Beach profile
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $18,820 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Galloway, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,266, compared with $24,524 for out-of-state students. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey Mathematics students take on a median of $25,984 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,602. Set against $25,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Best Value Mathematics Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Mathematics Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Value Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Mathematics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Mathematics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 1490 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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