by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value mathematics schools.
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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.
Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 best value for mathematics in Utah. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $16,478. Mathematics graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weber State University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah State University earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Utah came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $48,842. That is a strong return on a $24,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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