2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in South Dakota
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in South Dakota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
Leading the list is South Dakota State University, our #1 best value for general mathematics in South Dakota. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $46,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,500, with out-of-state students paying around $14,900. Students borrow a median of $26,668 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology generally make around $75,838. Set against $26,668 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).
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