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2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for applied mathematics students.

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• Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools

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Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

$12,223 In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,681 Avg Student Debt

$62,668 Median Earnings (10yr)

Arizona State University earned the #1 spot for value among applied mathematics schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $17,681. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $65,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

$13,573 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,861 Avg Student Debt

$59,979 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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