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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

74 Colleges in the United States
$21,458 Avg Student Debt
$72,572 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 74 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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Leading the list is Cuny Bernard M Baruch College, our #1 best value for mathematics in the Middle Atlantic Region. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,464, with out-of-state students paying around $15,414. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. Set against $13,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Princeton University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,688. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $10,888. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $67,532. That is a strong return on a $10,888 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Brooklyn College earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,452, compared with $15,402 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,303 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $29,957. That is a strong return on a $13,303 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Hunter College earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $48,918 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Cuny Lehman College one of the best values for mathematics. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,410, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,872 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $40,886. Set against $16,872 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College landed the #6 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $64,886. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.

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Cuny Queens College earned the #7 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,538, compared with $15,488 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $11,745. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,524. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland College Park earned the #8 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $79,129 early in their careers. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #9 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,875 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $54,362. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Johns Hopkins University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $10,859. Mathematics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $83,171 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College placed #11 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,170 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,050. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $30,111. That is a strong return on a $8,794 median debt.

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Montclair State University earned the #12 position for value in mathematics this year. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,125. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $50,810. That is a strong return on a $22,125 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University landed the #13 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,299, with out-of-state students paying around $22,446. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $40,235. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kean University admits about 76% of applicants.

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology earned the #14 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,974, with out-of-state students paying around $37,664. Students borrow a median of $26,190 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from New Jersey Institute Of Technology generally make around $65,725. Set against $26,190 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Delaware landed the #15 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $52,308 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #16 for value in mathematics this year. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Indiana. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn a median of $42,972 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Anne Arundel Community College placed #17 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, with out-of-state students paying around $11,522. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,947 median debt.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University earned the #18 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,000. Mathematics graduates of Towson University earn a median of $56,443 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $45,744 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University landed the #20 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $49,125. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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New Jersey City University earned the #21 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,460. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $30,605. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot for mathematics value this year. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,046, while out-of-state students pay about $22,870. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $44,263. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania admits about 93% of applicants.

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland landed the #23 spot for mathematics value this year. St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public school located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,298, with out-of-state students paying around $31,374. Students borrow a median of $22,655 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of St Marys College Of Maryland earn a median of $41,665 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Community College Of Allegheny County came in at #24 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,956, with out-of-state students paying around $12,583. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $14,118. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County generally make around $47,420. Set against $14,118 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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State University Of New York At New Paltz landed the #25 spot for mathematics value this year. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. In-state tuition and fees average $8,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,822. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,530. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.

Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Mathematics Schools

Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value in mathematics:

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
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Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

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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 · 74 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 74 ranked schools only.

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