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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 the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked Brigham Young University Idaho the best value for a degree in mathematics in the Rocky Mountains Region. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $43,853. That is a strong return on a $13,287 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Utah Valley University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
Utah State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $16,191. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wyoming one of the best values for mathematics. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. In-state tuition and fees average $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,283 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $49,890 early in their careers. Set against $20,283 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wyoming admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Utah landed the #6 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $48,842. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo placed #7 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $12,184. Mathematics graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Idaho earned the #8 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,844. Mathematics graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $43,246 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #9 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,124, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $33,279 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $48,997 early in their careers. Set against $33,279 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs placed #10 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $37,197. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
The University Of Montana came in at #11 for value in mathematics this year. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,342. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $42,654 early in their careers. Set against $24,342 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Northern Colorado ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,901, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,700 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado generally make around $44,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Boise State University earned the #13 position for value in mathematics this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,311. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Colorado Denver earned the #14 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $52,695 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado State University Fort Collins earned the #15 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,020 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $47,835 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Montana State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,000. Mathematics graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $44,769 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #17 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,960. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $41,176. That is a strong return on a $20,960 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Colorado College landed the #18 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,734. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $17,921. Mathematics graduates of Colorado College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. The acceptance rate is 18%.
University Of Denver landed the #19 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,534. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $56,999. That is a strong return on a $22,534 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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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 · 56 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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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