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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 New York
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
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools in New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,464, with out-of-state students paying around $15,414. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $13,750. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. That is a strong return on a $13,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 48%.
A rank of #2 makes Cuny Brooklyn College one of the best values for mathematics. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,452, compared with $15,402 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $13,303 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $29,957 early in their careers. Set against $13,303 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Brooklyn College admits about 58% of applicants.
Cuny Hunter College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $11,091. Mathematics graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $48,918 early in their careers. Set against $11,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 54%.
Cuny Lehman College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,872 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Lehman College generally make around $40,886. That is a strong return on a $16,872 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Queens College earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Cuny Queens College is a very large public school located in the city of Queens. In-state tuition and fees average $7,538, compared with $15,488 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,745 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,524. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Cuny College Of Staten Island came in at #6 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Staten Island, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,490, with out-of-state students paying around $15,440. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $35,307. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Suny At Geneseo placed #7 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Geneseo, Suny At Geneseo is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,999, while out-of-state students pay about $19,569. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,450 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Suny At Geneseo generally make around $43,803. That is a strong return on a $19,450 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Stony Brook University placed #8 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $36,784. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 49%.
State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #9 among the best values for mathematics. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,822. Students borrow a median of $21,530 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of State University Of New York At New Paltz earn a median of $41,000 early in their careers. Set against $21,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #10 for value in mathematics this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $86,770. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.
Suny At Albany came in at #11 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $45,744. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.
University At Buffalo landed the #12 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $46,016. That is a strong return on a $18,750 median debt. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.
Suny At Binghamton earned the #13 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,567, while out-of-state students pay about $30,447. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,725. Mathematics graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $47,822 early in their careers. Set against $19,725 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Touro College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,052. Students borrow a median of $20,285 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $60,520. That is a strong return on a $20,285 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Hamilton College earned the #15 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,960. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $16,275. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Hamilton College generally make around $53,698. Set against $16,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Rochester ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $45,426. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.
St Lawrence University earned the #17 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,900. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of St Lawrence University earn a median of $58,047 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. St Lawrence University admits about 54% of applicants.
Cornell University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $14,146 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $87,251. Set against $14,146 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #19 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,078. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute generally make around $80,196. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Skidmore College earned the #20 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,140. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $18,274. Mathematics graduates of Skidmore College earn a median of $34,440 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,274 median debt. The acceptance rate is 21%.
New York University placed #21 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from New York University generally make around $58,481. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Hofstra University placed #22 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,660. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,285. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $55,705. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Vassar College earned the #23 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,030. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Vassar College generally make around $52,085. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.
Syracuse University placed #24 among the best values for mathematics. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $27,000. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $53,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.
Fordham University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,470 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $26,949. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $73,204. Set against $26,949 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fordham University admits about 59% of applicants.
Rest of the Top 26 Best Value Mathematics Schools
These schools also delivered strong value for mathematics this year:
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 · 92 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 26 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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