2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Connecticut
[Mathematics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/mathematics-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics education students.
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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Connecticut
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Education Schools
For return on investment in mathematics education, no school beat Southern Connecticut State University this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Students borrow a median of $24,875 to complete the mathematics education program here. Mathematics Education graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Set against $24,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Connecticut one of the best values for mathematics education. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the mathematics education program here. Mathematics Education graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $25,777 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
University Of Hartford came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from University Of Hartford generally make around $51,123. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics education will find it at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #4. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete the mathematics education program here. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $62,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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