by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 43 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Texas A And M University Central Texas tops our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A And M University Central Texas is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,363, while out-of-state students pay about $17,155. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,370. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Texas A And M International University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,894, compared with $19,454 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $8,000. Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $46,055 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas Pan American is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $12,225. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $56,001. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
A rank of #4 makes South Texas College one of the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, with out-of-state students paying around $7,620. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $6,868. Mathematics graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $30,227 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central New Mexico Community College earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt.
El Paso Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,274, while out-of-state students pay about $5,314. Students borrow a median of $8,542 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $29,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tulsa Community College landed the #7 spot for mathematics value this year. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Austin Community College District earned the #8 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,125 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $44,895. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology placed #9 among the best values for mathematics. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a small public school located in the town of Socorro. In-state tuition and fees average $9,476, while out-of-state students pay about $27,247. Students borrow a median of $18,747 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology generally make around $64,561. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 44%.
Western Oklahoma State College earned the #10 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,390, with out-of-state students paying around $9,758. Students borrow a median of $14,654 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Western Oklahoma State College generally make around $39,122. That is a strong return on a $14,654 median debt.
The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #11 spot for mathematics value this year. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,544, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,195 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $42,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants.
Arizona Western College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.
Texas A And M University San Antonio came in at #13 for value in mathematics this year. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $9,654 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,255 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,771 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M University San Antonio earn a median of $45,681 early in their careers. Set against $22,771 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University San Antonio admits about 93% of applicants.
Texas A And M University Commerce placed #14 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,333 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $52,044. That is a strong return on a $19,333 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,151 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $43,127. Set against $24,151 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
San Jacinto Community College placed #16 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $11,376. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $38,107. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Texas Womans University placed #17 among the best values for mathematics. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Students borrow a median of $17,812 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of $48,927 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,812 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Rice University came in at #18 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,247. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $11,904. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,286. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #19 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Estrella Mountain Community College earned the #20 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,752. Mathematics graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn a median of $78,359 early in their careers. Set against $21,752 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #21 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,161 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $51,443. That is a strong return on a $17,161 median debt. The University Of Texas At Arlington admits about 80% of applicants.
Northern Arizona University placed #22 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,468. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $49,588. That is a strong return on a $19,468 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Houston earned the #23 position for value in mathematics this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,100. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $54,710. That is a strong return on a $20,100 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University came in at #24 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,500. Mathematics graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $52,729 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $52,774. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
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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 · 43 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 43 ranked schools only.
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