2027 Best Value General Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 114 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general mathematics schools.
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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
Leading the list is San Diego Miramar College, our #1 best value for general mathematics in the United States. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,146, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $8,098. General Mathematics graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,098 median debt.
College Of San Mateo came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, with out-of-state students paying around $11,428. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $12,831. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,172. That is a strong return on a $12,831 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Moorpark College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Skyline College one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $9,956. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,702.
Irvine Valley College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,860. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $6,672. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,156. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santiago Canyon College earned the #6 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,164, compared with $9,612 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn a median of $34,100 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santa Monica College came in at #7 for value in general mathematics this year. Santa Monica College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,156, with out-of-state students paying around $10,708. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,193 ten years after entry.
West Valley College placed #8 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $0, compared with $9,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,308 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $25,378. That is a strong return on a $14,308 median debt.
Oxnard College landed the #9 spot for general mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Median earnings reach $41,393 ten years out.
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #10 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, while out-of-state students pay about $11,308. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pasadena City College came in at #11 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $9,191. General Mathematics graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,191 median debt.
De Anza College earned the #12 position for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,571, with out-of-state students paying around $12,596. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete the general mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $56,596 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cypress College came in at #13 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,150 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,379 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,533.
Canada College placed #14 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,384. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Canada College earn a median of $106,691 early in their careers. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah Valley University earned the #15 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Santa Ana College placed #16 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,756. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saddleback College placed #17 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,432 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,812. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $5,707. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $15,890. Set against $5,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of The Canyons came in at #18 for value in general mathematics this year. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,166, compared with $10,958 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cerritos College came in at #19 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $11,306. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Cerritos College generally make around $29,495. That is a strong return on a $11,306 median debt.
Ventura College landed the #20 spot for general mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $99,778. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grossmont College landed the #21 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,628. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,309.
Golden West College placed #22 among the best values for general mathematics. Golden West College is a large public school located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $1,380, while out-of-state students pay about $11,628. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Golden West College earn a median of $82,984 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Shasta College came in at #23 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,197, compared with $8,853 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,275 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Shasta College generally make around $50,330. That is a strong return on a $12,275 median debt.
Modesto Junior College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,282, while out-of-state students pay about $9,264. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Modesto Junior College generally make around $36,525. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Las Positas College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Livermore, Las Positas College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,168 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,808. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,088 ten years after entry.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 114 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 114 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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