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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Massachusetts

13 Colleges in the United States
$25,416 Avg Student Debt
$63,096 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Badge [Mathematics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/mathematics-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics education students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mathematics Education Schools

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Leading the list is Worcester State University, our #1 best value for mathematics education in Massachusetts. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $24,451 in student loans. Mathematics Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. Set against $24,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Fitchburg State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete the mathematics education program here. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $48,965. That is a strong return on a $25,840 median debt. Fitchburg State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in mathematics education will find it at Salem State University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,338, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics education program here. Mathematics Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $59,390 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salem State University admits about 96% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Framingham State University one of the best values for mathematics education. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, while out-of-state students pay about $18,000. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $25,872 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $62,819. That is a strong return on a $25,872 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Bridgewater State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $48,072. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,106 to complete the mathematics education program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. Set against $27,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth admits about 91% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #7 for value in mathematics education this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $67,277. That is a strong return on a $25,125 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Set in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,700. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $26,372. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Gordon College generally make around $59,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College earned the #9 position for value in mathematics education this year. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,018. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $22,041 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Mount Holyoke College generally make around $60,619. Set against $22,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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Cambridge College
Boston, MA

Cambridge College earned the #10 position for value in mathematics education this year. Located in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,378. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $29,776. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Cambridge College generally make around $56,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,256 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $24,818. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $48,287. That is a strong return on a $24,818 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College came in at #12 for value in mathematics education this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,962. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $50,506. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Merrimack College admits about 70% of applicants.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College placed #13 among the best values for mathematics education. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $60,505. That is a strong return on a $18,101 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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