by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics & Statistics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics & statistics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics & statistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in mathematics & statistics, no school beat Arizona Western College this year. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, compared with $9,870 for out-of-state students. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Mathematics & Statistics graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College generally make around $78,359. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics & statistics will find it at Chandler Gilbert Community College, which ranked #3. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Chandler. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for mathematics & statistics graduates is $10,447. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $46,943. That is a strong return on a $10,447 median debt.
Northern Arizona University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #4 spot this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Mathematics & Statistics graduates carry a median of $19,468 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $49,588. That is a strong return on a $19,468 median debt. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Arizona State University one of the best values for mathematics & statistics. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical student debt for mathematics & statistics graduates is $19,591. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $59,678. Set against $19,591 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Arizona landed the #6 spot for mathematics & statistics value this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Mathematics & Statistics graduates carry a median of $18,999 in student loans. Mathematics & Statistics 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. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Grand Canyon University placed #7 among the best values for mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics & statistics graduates is $30,027. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $56,285. That is a strong return on a $30,027 median debt. Roughly 79% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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