2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the New England Region
[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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics & computer science students.
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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics & computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools
Our analysis ranked Massachusetts Institute Of Technology the best value for a degree in mathematics & computer science in the New England Region. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates carry a median of $13,516 in student loans. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $126,153 early in their careers. Set against $13,516 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology admits about 4% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Wellesley College one of the best values for mathematics & computer science. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,176 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $11,075. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $48,902. That is a strong return on a $11,075 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
Yale University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.
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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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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