2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa
[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for applied mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Iowa
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
University Of Iowa earned the #1 spot for value among applied mathematics schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $24,463. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
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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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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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