2027 Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region
[Computational Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/computational-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computational mathematics 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 computational mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computational mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools
Arizona State University tops our 2027 list of the best value computational mathematics schools in the Southwest Region. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for computational mathematics graduates is $17,681. Soon after graduation, computational mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $65,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in computational mathematics will find it at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete the computational mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, computational mathematics degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $70,632. Set against $20,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants.
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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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