2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Maryland

[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Maryland
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for mathematics in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,500. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $79,129. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #2. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. Students from in state pay about $4,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Set against $13,947 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,875 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $54,362 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Towson University earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,000. Mathematics graduates of Towson University earn a median of $56,443 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Salisbury University one of the best values for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,084, with out-of-state students paying around $22,174. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,250. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,125. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Johns Hopkins University earned the #6 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $10,859. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $83,171. That is a strong return on a $10,859 median debt. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
St Marys College Of Maryland ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,298, with out-of-state students paying around $31,374. Students borrow a median of $22,655 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of St Marys College Of Maryland earn a median of $41,665 early in their careers. Set against $22,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. St Marys College Of Maryland admits about 69% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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.
- 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.