2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value applied mathematics schools.
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2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked Brown University the best value for a degree in applied mathematics in Rhode Island. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of Brown University earn a median of $99,193 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Bryant University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value applied mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,677. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $26,000. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $64,954. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.
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Notes and References
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).
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