2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Oregon
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.
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Featured Mathematics Programs
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BA in Mathematics
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked Portland State University the best value for a degree in mathematics in Oregon. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,480 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $37,427. That is a strong return on a $26,480 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oregon State University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Students borrow a median of $19,417 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $45,204. That is a strong return on a $19,417 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oregon earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $15,475. Mathematics graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $25,241 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,475 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Reed College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Portland, Reed College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,350. Students borrow a median of $21,137 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Reed College generally make around $30,588. Set against $21,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 25%.
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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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.
