2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 78 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 Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
For return on investment in general mathematics, no school beat University Of Florida this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,675 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $46,036 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned it the #2 place for general mathematics. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $14,500. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $53,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.
Florida International University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $19,349. General Mathematics graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $49,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Central Florida one of the best values for general mathematics. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,692 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,315 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,692 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,058, with out-of-state students paying around $34,484. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $83,560 early in their careers. Set against $24,323 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.
The University Of West Florida earned the #6 position for value in general mathematics this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. In-state tuition and fees average $5,776, with out-of-state students paying around $18,658. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $19,677. General Mathematics graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $62,671 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Marshall University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Marshall University generally make around $52,481. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Louisiana State University Alexandria landed the #8 spot for general mathematics value this year. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Alexandria. Students from in state pay about $7,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,725 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Louisiana State University Alexandria generally make around $47,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Florida Atlantic University placed #9 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $22,755. General Mathematics graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $41,866 early in their careers. Set against $22,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Florida State University landed the #10 spot for general mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Students borrow a median of $27,811 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $49,919 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
University Of North Florida ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,964 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,345 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $46,176. That is a strong return on a $17,345 median debt. University Of North Florida admits about 53% of applicants.
Northern Kentucky University came in at #12 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $25,572. General Mathematics graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $52,565 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,122 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $43,011. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Murray State University came in at #14 for value in general mathematics this year. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $48,423 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,420 median debt. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of North Georgia ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,444, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $45,533. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Alabama earned the #16 position for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,120, compared with $22,320 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,291 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $41,357. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Set against $22,444 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
University Of West Georgia earned the #18 position for value in general mathematics this year. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. In-state tuition and fees average $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $26,789. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $46,432. That is a strong return on a $26,789 median debt. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants.
Morehead State University came in at #19 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,024, while out-of-state students pay about $14,980. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,218 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of $24,257 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,218 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Memphis came in at #20 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $24,125. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $57,310. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Vanderbilt University came in at #21 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $10,000. General Mathematics graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $103,812 early in their careers. Set against $10,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #22 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,661 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $24,619. Set against $25,661 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of North Carolina At Asheville earned the #23 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Asheville, University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,501 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,849. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $24,455. General Mathematics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Asheville earn a median of $33,651 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Western Kentucky University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $44,778 early in their careers. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Kentucky University admits about 94% of applicants.
Florida Gulf Coast University placed #25 among the best values for general mathematics. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,118, with out-of-state students paying around $25,162. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $36,114. Set against $20,015 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Gulf Coast University admits about 63% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 78 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 78 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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