by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/mathematics-and-computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mathematics & computer science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics & computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Rockland Community College the best value for a degree in mathematics & computer science in New York. Set in the suburb of Suffern, Rockland Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,862. Students borrow a median of $11,167 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Early-career mathematics & computer science graduates make about $41,799. That is a strong return on a $11,167 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the best values for mathematics & computer science. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $23,258. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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