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2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$19,842 Avg Student Debt
$76,297 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Master's Degree Badge [Other Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/mathematics-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools to find the best return on investment for other mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in the United States

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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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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $16,250. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $52,339. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for other mathematics. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete the other mathematics program here. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $46,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other mathematics schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,920 in student loans. Other Mathematics graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $38,449 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,920 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ohio State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for other mathematics. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the other mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Ball State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,518 in student loans. Other Mathematics graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $47,863 early in their careers. Set against $24,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Washington University In St Louis came in at #6 for value in other mathematics this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,700 to complete the other mathematics program here. Other 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. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #7 spot for other mathematics value this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career other mathematics graduates make about $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University placed #8 among the best values for other mathematics. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,256 in tuition and fees. Other Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Other Mathematics graduates of Lesley University earn a median of $48,287 early in their careers. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lesley University admits about 97% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 41 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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