by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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.
Our analysis ranked Tulsa Community College the best value for a degree in mathematics in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $15,789. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $41,718. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Oklahoma State College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Western Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in the town of Altus. Students from in state pay about $5,390 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,758. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $14,654. 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 strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $16,500. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $40,531. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
A rank of #4 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the best values for mathematics. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,301. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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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