by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general mathematics schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in general mathematics, no school beat Wofford College this year. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $56,005. Students borrow a median of $24,643 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $41,052. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clemson University earned it the #2 place for general mathematics. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $47,529. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of South Carolina Columbia one of the best values for general mathematics. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $22,700. General Mathematics graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $49,949 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,700 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Furman University one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,770. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Furman University earn a median of $36,520 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,764 median debt. Furman University admits about 43% of applicants.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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