by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Statistics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/other-statistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for other statistics students.
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The right other statistics school can pay off for years to come. To help, we created our Best Value Other Statistics Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other statistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Weber State University tops our 2027 list of the best value other statistics schools in the United States. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for other statistics graduates is $19,176. Early-career other statistics graduates make about $53,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia State University earned it the #2 place for other statistics. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Typical student debt for other statistics graduates is $26,091. Other Statistics graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $51,103 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other statistics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other statistics graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, other statistics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $44,809. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Emory University one of the best values for other statistics. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,280 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other statistics graduates is $19,431. Other Statistics graduates of Emory University earn a median of $67,840 early in their careers. Set against $19,431 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.
University Of Notre Dame came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other statistics schools. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Other Statistics graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Early-career other statistics graduates make about $89,689. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants.
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot for other statistics value this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the other statistics program here. Early-career other statistics graduates make about $99,682. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
Webster University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other statistics schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $31,750 in tuition and fees. Other Statistics graduates carry a median of $25,939 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other statistics degree recipients from Webster University generally make around $57,152. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #8 spot for other statistics value this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Other Statistics graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other statistics degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 for value in other statistics this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other statistics graduates is $24,958. Early-career other statistics graduates make about $56,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.
New York University placed #10 among the best values for other statistics. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Other Statistics graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Early-career other statistics graduates make about $80,154. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
American University placed #11 among the best values for other statistics. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Other Statistics graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Early-career other statistics graduates make about $54,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. American University admits about 62% of applicants.
Fordham University landed the #12 spot for other statistics value this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,470. Other Statistics graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other statistics degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $59,063. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Explore other best-value rankings in majors related to Other Statistics. Browse the parent area of study.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 480 |
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This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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