2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Washington

[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.
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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
University Of Washington Bothell Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools in Washington. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,919 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $46,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #2 makes Eastern Washington University one of the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $47,144 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $15,501. 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. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Washington University earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,498. Mathematics graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $22,953 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.
Pacific Lutheran University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Pacific Lutheran University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma. Students from in state pay about $50,916 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,427 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,181. That is a strong return on a $20,427 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Seattle University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,721 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,281. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $57,551. That is a strong return on a $23,281 median debt. Seattle University admits about 77% of applicants.
Whitman College landed the #7 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,050. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,518 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $32,345. Set against $17,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Whitman College admits about 38% of applicants.
Gonzaga University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $58,733. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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.