2027 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the The Plains States Region
[Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 2 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 The Plains States 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
University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics & computer science schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $48,906. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Washington University In St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $17,553. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Set against $17,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 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).
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