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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Tennessee

6 Colleges in the United States
$19,617 Avg Student Debt
$57,470 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Memphis, our #1 best value for mathematics in Tennessee. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,125. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Memphis generally make around $57,310. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $103,812. Set against $10,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earned it the #3 place for mathematics. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public school located in the city of Chattanooga. In-state tuition and fees average $10,448, while out-of-state students pay about $18,512. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,324 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,000. That is a strong return on a $23,324 median debt. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga admits about 81% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Middle Tennessee State University one of the best values for mathematics. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,266 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $18,750. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $45,184. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Middle Tennessee State University admits about 69% of applicants.

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East Tennessee State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,216 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,444 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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The University Of Tennessee landed the #6 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $39,043 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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