2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in the Far Western Region
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general mathematics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 225 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.
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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in the Far Western Region
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
San Diego Mesa College tops our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools in the Far Western Region. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from San Diego Mesa College generally make around $29,852. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
San Diego Miramar College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. Students from in state pay about $1,146 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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.
Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Moorpark College, which ranked #3. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $17,075. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $105,599. Set against $17,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of San Mateo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. College Of San Mateo is a large public school located in the city of San Mateo. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $11,428. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,172 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Skyline College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,956. Median earnings reach $55,702 ten years out.
Oxnard College earned the #6 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,393.
Irvine Valley College placed #7 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,156, while out-of-state students pay about $11,860. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans. Median earnings reach $49,156 ten years out. Set against $6,672 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Valley College placed #8 among the best values for general mathematics. West Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Saratoga. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $0, compared with $9,320 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,308 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of West Valley College earn a median of $25,378 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,308 median debt.
Cerritos College landed the #9 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $12,004. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $29,495. Set against $11,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grossmont College placed #10 among the best values for general mathematics. Grossmont College is a large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, compared with $10,628 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $40,309 ten years out.
Mt San Antonio College came in at #11 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saddleback College landed the #12 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,432, with out-of-state students paying around $14,812. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $5,707 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Golden West College came in at #13 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,380, with out-of-state students paying around $11,628. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Golden West College generally make around $82,984. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt.
Fresno City College came in at #14 for value in general mathematics this year. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. Students from in state pay about $1,378 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,638 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $7,234. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $37,470. That is a strong return on a $7,234 median debt.
College Of The Sequoias earned the #15 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Visalia, College Of The Sequoias is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,394, with out-of-state students paying around $9,038. Students borrow a median of $10,288 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of College Of The Sequoias earn a median of $37,749 early in their careers. Set against $10,288 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pasadena City College came in at #16 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,924 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans. 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.
Moreno Valley College came in at #17 for value in general mathematics this year. Moreno Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,428, with out-of-state students paying around $12,498. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $12,643 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $45,515. Set against $12,643 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of The Canyons landed the #18 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,166, while out-of-state students pay about $10,958. Students borrow a median of $9,776 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,776 median debt.
Reedley College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Reedley College is a large public school located in the town of Reedley. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,378, while out-of-state students pay about $8,638. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $6,500. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $30,520. Set against $6,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santiago Canyon College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Santiago Canyon College is a large public school located in the city of Orange. Students from in state pay about $1,164 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,612. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Ventura College earned the #21 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Ventura College earn a median of $99,778 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,250 median debt.
Norco College landed the #22 spot for general mathematics value this year. Located in the suburb of Norco, Norco College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,428, compared with $12,498 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,203 to complete the general mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,206 ten years after entry. Set against $8,203 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
California State University Dominguez Hills landed the #23 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,454, compared with $20,054 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,310. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $37,568. That is a strong return on a $21,310 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Imperial Valley College placed #24 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,126, with out-of-state students paying around $8,830. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $6,176. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $42,617. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
De Anza College came in at #25 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,571, with out-of-state students paying around $12,596. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $7,271. Median earnings reach $56,596 ten years out. Set against $7,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 225 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 40 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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