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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in North Carolina

7 Colleges in the United States
$25,778 Avg Student Debt
$53,992 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 7 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics education students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in North Carolina

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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For return on investment in mathematics education, no school beat Western Carolina University this year. Western Carolina University is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, while out-of-state students pay about $8,630. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Western Carolina University generally make around $41,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Carolina At Pembroke one of the best values for mathematics education. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,648, compared with $7,648 for out-of-state students. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $26,660 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Pembroke generally make around $45,285. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for mathematics education. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the mathematics education program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $50,110. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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East Carolina University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $48,318. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mount Olive College earned it the #5 place for mathematics education. Located in the rural area of Mount Olive, Mount Olive College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,366. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $26,889. Mathematics Education graduates of Mount Olive College earn a median of $45,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mount Olive College admits about 76% of applicants.

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University came in at #6 for value in mathematics education this year. Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,576. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $26,614 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Wingate University generally make around $53,836. Set against $26,614 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wingate University admits about 91% of applicants.

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics education schools. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,312. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $23,785. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. That is a strong return on a $23,785 median debt. High Point University admits about 75% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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