2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Montana

[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Montana
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
The University Of Montana tops our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools in Montana. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $42,654 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Montana State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $33,287. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $44,769. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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