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Featured Applied Mathematics Programs
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BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best value for a degree in applied mathematics in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $114,279. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earned it the #2 place for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $13,516. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $113,129. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the best values for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,543. That is a strong return on a $25,234 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boston University earned it the #4 place for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $63,598. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Lowell one of the best values for applied mathematics. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $66,985. That is a strong return on a $25,574 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Clark University earned the #6 position for value in applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,467. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,153 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of Clark University earn a median of $43,257 early in their careers. Set against $26,153 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Northeastern University came in at #7 for value in applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $25,611. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $74,800. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northeastern University admits about 5% of applicants.
Brandeis University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,080 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,653 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. That is a strong return on a $25,653 median debt. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.
Tufts University placed #9 among the best values for applied mathematics. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $68,154. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Bentley University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value applied mathematics schools. Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,000. Students borrow a median of $25,476 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Bentley University generally make around $76,110. Set against $25,476 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Babson College earned the #11 position for value in applied mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Babson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,152. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Babson College generally make around $106,540. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Babson College admits about 17% of applicants.
Boston College earned the #12 position for value in applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $18,101. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $66,132. That is a strong return on a $18,101 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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