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2027 Best Value Financial Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

7 Colleges in the United States
$23,786 Avg Student Debt
$90,550 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Financial Mathematics Badge [Financial Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/financial-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for financial mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Financial Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Best Value Financial Mathematics Schools

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Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University World Campus the best value for a degree in financial mathematics in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Students from in state pay about $15,356 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,062 to complete the financial mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $61,674. That is a strong return on a $26,062 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for strong value in financial mathematics will find it at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the financial mathematics program here. Financial Mathematics graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #3 place for financial mathematics. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $23,529. Early-career financial mathematics graduates make about $89,327. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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Students looking for strong value in financial mathematics will find it at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $25,266. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $60,523. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

A rank of #5 makes Lehigh University one of the best values for financial mathematics. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $23,008. Financial Mathematics graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $70,321 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University earned the #6 position for value in financial mathematics this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $48,986 in tuition and fees. Financial Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from Duquesne University generally make around $54,826. Set against $26,297 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Duquesne University admits about 84% of applicants.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value financial mathematics schools. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Financial Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Financial Mathematics graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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

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