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2027 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in California

6 Colleges in the United States
$15,408 Avg Student Debt
$74,783 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Mathematics Badge [Other Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/mathematics-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in California

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

Best Value Other Mathematics Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of California San Diego the best value for a degree in other mathematics in California. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $52,339. Set against $16,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #2 place for other mathematics. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,920 to complete the other mathematics program here. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $38,449. Set against $14,920 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Sonoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rohnert Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,624, with out-of-state students paying around $21,224. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $18,212. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $38,699. That is a strong return on a $18,212 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Davis earned it the #4 place for other mathematics. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $13,000. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $29,300. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at San Diego State University earned it the #5 place for other mathematics. San Diego State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Students borrow a median of $11,943 to complete the other mathematics program here. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $51,162. Set against $11,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 36%.

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Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value other mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Pitzer College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,192. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $18,125. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from Pitzer College generally make around $40,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pitzer College admits about 25% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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