by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 38 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.
Our analysis ranked Bowdoin College the best value for a degree in mathematics in the New England Region. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. In-state tuition and fees average $67,832. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,658 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $90,213. That is a strong return on a $20,658 median debt. Bowdoin College admits about 7% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Colby College one of the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $69,600 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,016. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,772. Set against $22,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capital Community College earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Williams College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. In-state tuition and fees average $68,560. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,807 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Williams College earn a median of $55,193 early in their careers. Set against $13,807 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Harvard University earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology placed #6 among the best values for mathematics. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,003 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $109,288 early in their careers. Set against $10,003 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Framingham State University landed the #7 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,006. Set against $25,872 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Framingham State University admits about 84% of applicants.
Bridgewater State University earned the #8 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,874 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $48,457. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #9 for value in mathematics this year. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,539 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $48,641. Set against $25,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Central Connecticut State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $48,660. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
Westfield State University landed the #11 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,179, while out-of-state students pay about $18,259. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,910. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $47,922. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
University Of Vermont landed the #12 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $30,408 early in their careers. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Yale University placed #13 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Amherst College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,480. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,745 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $78,500. That is a strong return on a $14,745 median debt. Amherst College admits about 9% of applicants.
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #15 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,236. Mathematics graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #16 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,660. Mathematics graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Rhode Island landed the #17 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,610 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $55,330 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,610 median debt. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #18 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $42,682. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #19 among the best values for mathematics. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,368. Mathematics graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $52,064 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,368 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Boston University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $64,604. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Brown University landed the #21 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $13,025. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. That is a strong return on a $13,025 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #22 position for value in mathematics this year. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $45,858 early in their careers. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Connecticut State University admits about 83% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut landed the #23 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $53,284. Set against $23,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
Mount Holyoke College came in at #24 for value in mathematics this year. Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hadley. Students from in state pay about $67,018 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,041. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Mount Holyoke College generally make around $35,038. That is a strong return on a $22,041 median debt. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
Smith College came in at #25 for value in mathematics this year. Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,178. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $18,181. Mathematics graduates of Smith College earn a median of $40,436 early in their careers. Set against $18,181 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Smith College admits about 21% of applicants.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s mathematics value ranking:
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 · 38 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 38 ranked schools only.
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