2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Minnesota
[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 3 schools to find the best return on investment for applied mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 list of the best value applied mathematics schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $21,577. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $56,395. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Metropolitan State University earned it the #2 place for applied mathematics. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $30,822 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $54,195. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,624 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $46,572 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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 3 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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