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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 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.
Arizona Western College earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in Arizona. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. Students from in state pay about $3,060 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Mathematics graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
Estrella Mountain Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans. 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.
A rank of #3 makes Chandler Gilbert Community College one of the best values for mathematics. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Chandler. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,447 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Students borrow a median of $19,468 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $49,588. Set against $19,468 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Arizona State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $52,729. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Arizona earned the #6 position for value in mathematics this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,999 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $54,781 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,999 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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