2027 Best Value Mathematical Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Mathematical Economics](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/mathematical-economics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematical economics students.
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2027 Best Value Mathematical Economics Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematical economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematical Economics Schools
Boston University earned the #1 spot for value among mathematical economics schools in the United States. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematical economics graduates is $25,232. Early-career mathematical economics graduates make about $63,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Barnard College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematical economics schools. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,888. Students borrow a median of $17,609 to complete the mathematical economics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Barnard College generally make around $50,790. That is a strong return on a $17,609 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Colorado College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematical economics schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,734. Mathematical Economics graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. Early-career mathematical economics graduates make about $37,342. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 18% of applicants are accepted.
Lafayette College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematical economics, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,648. Typical student debt for mathematical economics graduates is $16,931. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $59,513. That is a strong return on a $16,931 median debt. Lafayette College admits about 31% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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