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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value mathematics schools.

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• Best Value Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

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

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

$68,089 In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,500 Avg Student Debt

$103,494 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Georgetown University, our #1 best value for mathematics in District of Columbia. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $88,081. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

$35,810 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,498 Avg Student Debt

$63,066 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Howard University one of the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,810. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,498. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Howard University generally make around $58,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.