by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Peru State College earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics education schools in Nebraska. Peru State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru. In-state tuition and fees average $8,433. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $26,254. Mathematics Education graduates of Peru State College earn a median of $40,993 early in their careers. Set against $26,254 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chadron State College earned it the #2 place for mathematics education. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,294. Students borrow a median of $24,943 to complete the mathematics education program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Chadron State College generally make around $46,824. Set against $24,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne State College earned it the #3 place for mathematics education. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,171. Students borrow a median of $25,957 to complete the mathematics education program here. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $42,589. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned it the #4 place for mathematics education. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $23,000. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $45,786. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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