2027 Best Value Other Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools

[Other Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/applied-mathematics-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other applied mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value Other Applied Mathematics Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Applied Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the best value for a degree in other applied mathematics in the United States. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,058, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Typical student debt for other applied mathematics graduates is $24,323. Early-career other applied mathematics graduates make about $83,560. Set against $24,323 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Stanford University one of the best values for other applied mathematics. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,910. Typical student debt for other applied mathematics graduates is $10,492. Other Applied Mathematics graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $100,827 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Other Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Other Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $98,796 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Irvine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other applied mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,752 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Typical student debt for other applied mathematics graduates is $16,539. Other Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other applied mathematics will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical student debt for other applied mathematics graduates is $17,681. Early-career other applied mathematics graduates make about $76,148. That is a strong return on a $17,681 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value other applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,929 to complete the other applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, other applied mathematics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Set against $14,929 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
George Mason University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other applied mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other applied mathematics graduates is $23,529. Soon after graduation, other applied mathematics degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
Harvard University placed #8 among the best values for other applied mathematics. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Other Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Early-career other applied mathematics graduates make about $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #9 for value in other applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the other applied mathematics program here. Other Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.