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[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 43 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Texas A And M University Central Texas earned the #1 spot for value among general mathematics schools in the Southwest Region. Texas A And M University Central Texas is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Killeen. In-state tuition and fees average $7,363, while out-of-state students pay about $17,155. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,160 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $50,370. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Texas A And M International University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,894, with out-of-state students paying around $19,454. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $8,000. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $46,055. That is a strong return on a $8,000 median debt. Texas A And M International University admits about 44% of applicants.
The University Of Texas Pan American is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $12,225. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $56,001. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at South Texas College earned it the #4 place for general mathematics. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,920, with out-of-state students paying around $7,620. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $30,227 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,868 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Central New Mexico Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,060 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt.
El Paso Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,274, while out-of-state students pay about $5,314. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $8,542. General Mathematics graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $29,086 early in their careers. Set against $8,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tulsa Community College landed the #7 spot for general mathematics value this year. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Austin Community College District ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Students borrow a median of $15,125 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $44,895. Set against $15,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earned the #9 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,476 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,247. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $18,747. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $64,561. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology admits about 44% of applicants.
Western Oklahoma State College earned the #10 position for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,390, with out-of-state students paying around $9,758. Students borrow a median of $14,654 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Western Oklahoma State College earn a median of $39,122 early in their careers. Set against $14,654 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #11 among the best values for general mathematics. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,195 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $42,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Arizona Western College placed #12 among the best values for general mathematics. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. Students from in state pay about $3,060 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. General Mathematics graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
Texas A And M University San Antonio landed the #13 spot for general mathematics value this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,654, with out-of-state students paying around $23,255. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,771 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $45,681. Set against $22,771 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #14 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,026 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $19,333. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $52,044. Set against $19,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Commerce admits about 92% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #15 among the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,151 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $43,127. That is a strong return on a $24,151 median debt. The University Of Texas At San Antonio admits about 87% of applicants.
San Jacinto Community College earned the #16 position for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Students borrow a median of $11,376 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $38,107. Set against $11,376 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Texas Womans University came in at #17 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,480 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $17,812. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $48,927. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Rice University placed #18 among the best values for general mathematics. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $50,286. Set against $11,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 8%.
Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #19 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $10,447. General Mathematics graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Set against $10,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #20 spot for general mathematics value this year. Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Avondale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,752. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College generally make around $78,359. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #21 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,161 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $51,443. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Northern Arizona University earned the #22 position for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,468 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $49,588. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Houston came in at #23 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,100 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $54,710 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Arizona State University came in at #24 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $52,729. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Stephen F Austin State University earned the #25 position for value in general mathematics this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, while out-of-state students pay about $20,968. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $24,759. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $52,774. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. Stephen F Austin State University admits about 94% of applicants.
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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 · 43 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 43 ranked schools only.
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