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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Missouri

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,911 Avg Student Debt
$58,895 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Mathematics Badge [General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Missouri

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Mathematics Schools

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Leading the list is Truman State University, our #1 best value for general mathematics in Missouri. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Students borrow a median of $23,168 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $39,764. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. Truman State University admits about 84% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Northwest Missouri State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,611, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $23,585. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $42,939. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at University Of Missouri St Louis, which ranked #3. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,120, compared with $37,620 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,143. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $31,856. That is a strong return on a $21,143 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,500. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $49,717 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Missouri Columbia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $56,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University earned the #6 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,663 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $48,197. That is a strong return on a $28,663 median debt. Lindenwood University admits about 57% of applicants.

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Washington University In St Louis ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,700 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $79,799 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #8 for value in general mathematics this year. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,166. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $24,499. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $67,909. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maryville University Of Saint Louis admits about 95% 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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