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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Wisconsin

9 Colleges in the United States
$22,877 Avg Student Debt
$57,877 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Badge [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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls tops our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools in Wisconsin. Located in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,245. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $47,577. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. Students borrow a median of $22,248 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,285. That is a strong return on a $22,248 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh one of the best values for mathematics. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. In-state tuition and fees average $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,590. That is a strong return on a $24,619 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh admits about 86% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $18,248. Students borrow a median of $23,642 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $56,284. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #6 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $67,744. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earned the #7 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,000. Mathematics graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $49,651 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #8 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,937. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $48,609. That is a strong return on a $24,937 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University came in at #9 for value in mathematics this year. Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Appleton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,982. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $15,699 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,789. Set against $15,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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