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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

8 Colleges in the United States
$21,886 Avg Student Debt
$63,754 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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For return on investment in mathematics, no school beat University Of Minnesota Morris this year. University Of Minnesota Morris is a small public school located in the town of Morris. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,526, with out-of-state students paying around $16,710. Students borrow a median of $21,080 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $44,479. Set against $21,080 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Morris admits about 75% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the best values for mathematics. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,095. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $58,153. That is a strong return on a $22,095 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Students borrow a median of $23,975 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $55,482. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Minnesota State University Mankato is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the best values for mathematics. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. In-state tuition and fees average $56,076. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,197. Mathematics graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $44,396 early in their careers. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College placed #6 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,760. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $58,825 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College came in at #7 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,892. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $45,096. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carleton College admits about 20% of applicants.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College placed #8 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,104 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,483. Mathematics graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $57,166 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 28% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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