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2027 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Far Western Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,033 Avg Student Debt
$88,752 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Badge [Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics & computer science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics & computer science students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Far Western Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics & computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools

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University Of California San Diego earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics & computer science schools in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,887 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Early-career mathematics & computer science graduates make about $89,651. That is a strong return on a $18,887 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Irvine came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics & computer science schools. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $16,539. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. Set against $16,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in mathematics & computer science will find it at Western Washington University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $20,361. Early-career mathematics & computer science graduates make about $41,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Students looking for strong value in mathematics & computer science will find it at Harvey Mudd College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,613 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Early-career mathematics & computer science graduates make about $166,573. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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Lewis And Clark College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,828. Students borrow a median of $23,301 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Lewis And Clark College generally make around $43,381. That is a strong return on a $23,301 median debt. Lewis And Clark College admits about 78% of applicants.

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics & computer science schools. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,293. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of $91,851 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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Pepperdine University earned the #7 position for value in mathematics & computer science this year. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,918. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $23,645. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Pepperdine University earn a median of $57,582 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,645 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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