2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in the Far Western Region

[Other Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/mathematics-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other mathematics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for other mathematics students.
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2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Mathematics Schools
For return on investment in other mathematics, no school beat University Of California San Diego this year. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $16,250. Other Mathematics graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $52,339 early in their careers. Set against $16,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete the other mathematics program here. Other Mathematics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $46,585 early in their careers. Set against $15,501 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Sonoma State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,624, with out-of-state students paying around $21,224. Students borrow a median of $18,212 to complete the other mathematics program here. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $38,699. That is a strong return on a $18,212 median debt. Sonoma State University admits about 93% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #4 place for other mathematics. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,920 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $38,449. Set against $14,920 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
University Of California Davis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $29,300. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Pitzer College landed the #6 spot for other mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Pitzer College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,192. Students borrow a median of $18,125 to complete the other mathematics program here. Other Mathematics graduates of Pitzer College earn a median of $40,668 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 25% of applicants are accepted.
Whitman College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value other mathematics schools. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,050. Students borrow a median of $17,518 to complete the other mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from Whitman College generally make around $32,345. That is a strong return on a $17,518 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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.