2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Connecticut
[General Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general applied mathematics students.
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Featured General Applied Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Connecticut
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools
University Of Connecticut earned the #1 spot for value among general applied mathematics schools in Connecticut. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $26,157. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $61,741. That is a strong return on a $26,157 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
Yale University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Haven came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $47,332. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. General Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Set against $26,244 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.
