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2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for applied mathematics students.

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• Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

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

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)

For return on investment in applied mathematics, no school beat Arizona State University this year. 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. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,681 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $65,661. Set against $17,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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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. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, 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. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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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 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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