2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Kentucky
[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for applied mathematics students.
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2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Kentucky
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 University Of Kentucky the best value for a degree in applied mathematics in Kentucky. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $57,028 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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