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Featured 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 Mathematics Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Youngstown State University earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in Ohio. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,373. Mathematics graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $49,025 early in their careers. Set against $26,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Wright State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,991 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,750. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $39,950. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the best values for mathematics. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,500. Mathematics graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $52,921 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Toledo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,923 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $52,675 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,923 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Cleveland State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,982, while out-of-state students pay about $18,502. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $41,164. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cleveland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in mathematics this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,736 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,546 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Kent State University At Kent placed #7 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,250. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $54,367. Set against $19,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #8 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,000. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,678. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,970. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $48,914. That is a strong return on a $20,970 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Franciscan University Of Steubenville earned the #10 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,100. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $43,020. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
The College Of Wooster ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wooster. In-state tuition and fees average $61,640. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of The College Of Wooster earn a median of $32,382 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The College Of Wooster admits about 60% of applicants.
Miami University Oxford came in at #12 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,850 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $49,541 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,850 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Kenyon College placed #13 among the best values for mathematics. Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Gambier. In-state tuition and fees average $71,520. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Kenyon College earn a median of $37,976 early in their careers. Set against $18,114 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 31%.
Xavier University earned the #14 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,425. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,614 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $55,045. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Xavier University admits about 86% of applicants.
Denison University earned the #15 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,000. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,360. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Denison University generally make around $39,797. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Denison University admits about 17% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 57 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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