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2027 Best Value Financial Mathematics Schools in Illinois

6 Colleges in the United States
$22,037 Avg Student Debt
$70,890 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Financial Mathematics Badge [Financial Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/financial-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong financial mathematics education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for financial mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Financial Mathematics Schools in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in financial mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Financial Mathematics Schools

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University Of Illinois At Springfield tops our 2027 list of the best value financial mathematics schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Springfield, University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,557, with out-of-state students paying around $20,139. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $24,925. Early-career financial mathematics graduates make about $53,344. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Illinois At Chicago one of the best values for financial mathematics. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $20,115. Financial Mathematics graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $61,829 early in their careers. Set against $20,115 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Illinois At Chicago admits about 77% of applicants.

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Northern Illinois University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value financial mathematics schools. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,060. Financial Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,209 in student loans. Financial Mathematics graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $52,308 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,209 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a great value for students pursuing a degree in financial mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $20,778. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $57,461. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in financial mathematics will find it at University Of Chicago, which ranked #5. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete the financial mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $81,002. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value financial mathematics schools. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,405. Typical student debt for financial mathematics graduates is $25,340. Early-career financial mathematics graduates make about $81,728. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Depaul University admits about 76% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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