by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 4 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Leading the list is Wofford College, our #1 best value for mathematics in South Carolina. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,005 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,643 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $41,052. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Clemson University one of the best values for mathematics. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $47,529. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,700 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $49,949 early in their careers. Set against $22,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Furman University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,770. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,764. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. That is a strong return on a $23,764 median debt. The acceptance rate is 43%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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