2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Arizona

[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
Arizona Western College tops our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,060, compared with $9,870 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Estrella Mountain Community College earned it the #2 place for general mathematics. Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Avondale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. 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. That is a strong return on a $21,752 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Chandler Gilbert Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,447 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. That is a strong return on a $10,447 median debt.
Northern Arizona University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,468 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $49,588 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,468 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $52,729 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Arizona came in at #6 for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,999 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $54,781 early in their careers. Set against $18,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.