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2027 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Indiana

[General Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general applied 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 general applied mathematics students.

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• Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Indiana

2027 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Indiana

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

Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

$9,992 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,844 Avg Student Debt

$72,424 Median Earnings (10yr)

Purdue University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools in Indiana. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. Early-career general applied mathematics graduates make about $63,111. Set against $19,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

$65,025 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,891 Avg Student Debt

$99,980 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Notre Dame earned it the #2 place for general applied mathematics. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,891 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $69,494. Set against $19,891 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% 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 · 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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