2026 Best Value Math Computer Science Schools
Looking for the best-value Math Computer Science programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 97 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Math Computer Science Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Our analysis found Grand Valley State University to be the best-value Math Computer Science school in the United States. Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants. More on Grand Valley State University
You'll get strong value at Harvey Mudd College, which ranked #4 this year. Harvey Mudd College is a private not-for-profit school based in Claremont, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,613. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Harvey Mudd College alumni report median earnings of $138,687 a decade after entry. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Harvey Mudd College
A rank of #5 makes University Of Utah one of the best values in the United States. University Of Utah is a public school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. University Of Utah Math Computer Science students take on a median of $20,798 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,170 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Utah
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school based in Akron, OH. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $24,813. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,600. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
George Mason University placed #6 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $27,000. George Mason University alumni report median earnings of $76,343 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about George Mason University
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,396. Students borrow a median of $13,516 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $143,372. That is a strong return on a $13,516 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Massachusetts Institute Of Technology report
Dominican University placed #9 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in River Forest, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $38,828. Dominican University Math Computer Science students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,327 ten years after entry. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. See the full Dominican University profile
San Diego State University placed #10 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,728, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $16,417. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,909 ten years after entry. Set against $16,417 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted. More on San Diego State University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #11 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $23,350. Median earnings reach $81,054 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,350 median debt. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
Western Michigan University placed #12 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Kalamazoo, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Western Michigan University Math Computer Science students take on a median of $27,981 in debt. Median earnings reach $53,562 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,981 median debt. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Western Michigan University report
Western Washington University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Bellingham, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Median earnings reach $62,569 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,361 median debt. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants. Get the full Western Washington University report
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #14 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $102,491 ten years after entry. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Yale University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $14,357. Median earnings reach $100,533 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%. Read more about Yale University
Lipscomb University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,541. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants. See the full Lipscomb University profile
Temple University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $28,185. Temple University alumni report median earnings of $63,727 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,185 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Temple University report
Santa Clara University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Located in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,293. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $21,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $109,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 48%. Get the full Santa Clara University report
University Of California Irvine came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. University Of California Irvine is a public school based in Irvine, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $16,539. Median earnings reach $80,735 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of California Irvine report
Washington University In St Louis came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis, MO. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $86,182 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Washington University In St Louis report
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #21 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Amherst, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,631. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst has an acceptance rate of 60%. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of California San Diego placed #22 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,887 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $84,943 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,887 median debt. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
University Of Oregon came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Students borrow a median of $22,034 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,324. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Oregon
Western Oregon University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Western Oregon University is a public school based in Monmouth, OR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,514, while out-of-state students pay about $32,169. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $24,166. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,815. That is a strong return on a $24,166 median debt. Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Read the full report on Western Oregon University
Reed College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Math Computer Science schools. Located in Portland, OR, Reed College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,350. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $21,137. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,927. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Reed College has an acceptance rate of 25%. Get the full Reed College report
Pepperdine University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Malibu, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,918. Graduates carry a median of $23,645 in student loans. Median earnings reach $82,939 ten years out. Set against $23,645 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Pepperdine University
Virginia Wesleyan College placed #28 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,500 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,925 in student loans. Median earnings reach $50,074 ten years out. Set against $27,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 73%. Get the full Virginia Wesleyan College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Math Computer Science Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Letourneau University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Based in Longview, TX, Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,160 in tuition and fees. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $32,086. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,103 ten years after entry. Set against $32,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Letourneau University admits about 38% of applicants. Get the full Letourneau University report
Depaul University placed #30 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Depaul University Math Computer Science 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. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read the full report on Depaul University
Wellesley College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Wellesley College
Illinois Institute Of Technology came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. See the full Illinois Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report
Claflin University placed #31 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Claflin University profile
Dordt College
Dordt College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Dordt College
Arizona State University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Arizona State University
University Of Rhode Island ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Math Computer Science schools. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
Springfield College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Springfield College report
Lawrence University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Lawrence University
Converse College
Converse College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Converse College
University Of Central Oklahoma offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full University Of Central Oklahoma profile
Wichita State University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Wichita State University report
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Randolph College
Randolph College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Randolph College profile
Immaculata University placed #42 among the best-value Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Read more about Immaculata University
Wheaton College Massachusetts offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Wheaton College Massachusetts report
Lewis And Clark College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lewis And Clark College
Marquette University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Marquette University profile
Whittier College
Whittier College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Math Computer Science schools. Read more about Whittier College
Duke University
Duke University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Math Computer Science schools. Get the full Duke University report
Emory And Henry College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Emory And Henry College
Colgate University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Colgate University report
University Of Illinois At Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full University Of Illinois At Chicago report
Best Value Math Computer Science Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Math Computer Science Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Math Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Math Computer Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Math Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Math Computer Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Math Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Math Computer Science 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 97 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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