2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 78 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value mathematics schools.
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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region
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
Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best value for a degree in mathematics in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $16,675. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,036. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $53,402. Set against $14,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida International University earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,349. Mathematics graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $49,507 early in their careers. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $11,692 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $51,315. That is a strong return on a $11,692 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,058, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of West Florida came in at #6 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,776, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,677. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $62,671. Set against $19,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Marshall University earned the #7 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Marshall University earn a median of $52,481 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Louisiana State University Alexandria ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,725. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $47,702. Set against $24,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #9 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,879 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,755. Mathematics graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $41,866 early in their careers. Set against $22,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Atlantic University admits about 66% of applicants.
Florida State University earned the #10 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $27,811. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,919. That is a strong return on a $27,811 median debt. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
University Of North Florida ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students from in state pay about $5,964 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,345 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,176. That is a strong return on a $17,345 median debt. The acceptance rate is 53%.
Northern Kentucky University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Northern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,572 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $52,565. That is a strong return on a $25,572 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #13 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,122. Mathematics graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $43,011 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.
Murray State University placed #14 among the best values for mathematics. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. Students from in state pay about $9,900 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $48,423. Set against $23,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of North Georgia landed the #15 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. In-state tuition and fees average $5,444, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $45,533. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of North Alabama landed the #16 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,120, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,291 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $41,357. Set against $24,291 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #17 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of West Georgia ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,088 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,800 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,789 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $46,432 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Morehead State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,024 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,980. Students borrow a median of $24,218 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Morehead State University generally make around $24,257. That is a strong return on a $24,218 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Memphis earned the #20 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of $57,310 early in their careers. Set against $24,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
Vanderbilt University came in at #21 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $103,812 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #22 position for value in mathematics this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,661, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,661. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $24,619. That is a strong return on a $25,661 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of North Carolina At Asheville placed #23 among the best values for mathematics. University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Asheville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,501, with out-of-state students paying around $24,849. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,455. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Asheville generally make around $33,651. Set against $24,455 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Asheville admits about 92% of applicants.
Western Kentucky University placed #24 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,499. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $44,778. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Florida Gulf Coast University placed #25 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,118, while out-of-state students pay about $25,162. Students borrow a median of $20,015 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $36,114. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 78 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 78 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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