2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in New Jersey

[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.
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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in New Jersey
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Princeton University earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in New Jersey. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,688. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. Set against $10,888 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
New Jersey City University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,460. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from New Jersey City University generally make around $30,605. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Jersey City University admits about 98% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Kean University one of the best values for mathematics. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. In-state tuition and fees average $14,299, with out-of-state students paying around $22,446. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $40,235. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Kean University admits about 76% of applicants.
Montclair State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,125 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $50,810 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Students borrow a median of $26,190 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $65,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #6 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,704, compared with $25,344 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,010. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $42,187. That is a strong return on a $24,010 median debt. William Paterson University Of New Jersey admits about 90% of applicants.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey came in at #7 for value in mathematics this year. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the rural area of Galloway. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,266, with out-of-state students paying around $24,524. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey generally make around $53,915. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Rowan University placed #8 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Students borrow a median of $20,898 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $50,698 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #9 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $54,953. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
The College Of New Jersey placed #10 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $19,632 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $50,762 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Monmouth University earned the #11 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $46,552 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,994. Mathematics graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of $51,980 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,994 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Stevens Institute Of Technology landed the #12 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,462. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,767. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Stevens Institute Of Technology generally make around $87,055. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 31 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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.