2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied mathematics students.
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2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
Utah Valley University tops our 2026 list of the best value applied mathematics schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $51,242. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Utah earned it the #2 place for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. Set against $20,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Colorado Boulder one of the best values for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $55,861. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants.
Colorado School Of Mines is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,914 in tuition and fees, compared with $45,824 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $50,398. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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