by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 3 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.
Our analysis ranked Washburn University the best value for a degree in general mathematics in Kansas. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $50,955. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $27,000. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $48,726 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Emporia State University earned it the #3 place for general mathematics. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,419. Students borrow a median of $23,131 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $59,896 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,131 median debt. Emporia State University admits about 98% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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