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2027 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in New York

[Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/mathematics-and-computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value mathematics & computer science schools.

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• Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in New York

2027 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in New York

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

Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools

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Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY

$6,862 In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,167 Avg Student Debt

$50,243 Median Earnings (10yr)

Rockland Community College earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics & computer science schools in New York. Located in the suburb of Suffern, Rockland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,862 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,167 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Rockland Community College generally make around $41,799. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

$70,517 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,258 Avg Student Debt

$102,491 Median Earnings (10yr)

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics & computer science schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. 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. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.