2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Idaho

[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.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general mathematics schools.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
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BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Idaho
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
For return on investment in general mathematics, no school beat Brigham Young University Idaho this year. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $43,853. Set against $13,287 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.
University Of Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $43,246. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. That is a strong return on a $24,311 median debt. Boise State University admits about 87% 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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