2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Montana
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Montana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked The University Of Montana the best value for a degree in mathematics in Montana. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $42,654. Set against $24,342 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Montana State University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,000. Mathematics graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $44,769 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Montana State University admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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).
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