by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Schoolcraft College, our #1 best value for mathematics in Michigan. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,799, while out-of-state students pay about $6,501. Students borrow a median of $15,677 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,283. That is a strong return on a $15,677 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the best values for mathematics. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $54,785. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,589. Mathematics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $80,676 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,589 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne State University earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $55,469 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan Technological University earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $64,652 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $45,349 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.
Michigan State University placed #7 among the best values for mathematics. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $47,951. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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