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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas

[Mathematics & Statistics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics & statistics education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics & statistics students.

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• Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas

2026 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics & statistics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools

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University Of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

$10,523 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,711 Avg Student Debt

$45,938 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked University Of Central Arkansas the best value for a degree in mathematics & statistics in Arkansas. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,523, while out-of-state students pay about $18,023. Typical student debt for mathematics & statistics graduates is $16,711. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $40,993. Set against $16,711 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

$10,104 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,500 Avg Student Debt

$58,191 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Arkansas came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the mathematics & statistics program here. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $41,409 early in their careers. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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