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Featured Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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 South Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked Lander University the best value for a degree in mathematics in South Carolina. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,700 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,300. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,064 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $37,548. That is a strong return on a $26,064 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Clemson University, which ranked #2. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $47,529. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of South Carolina Columbia earned it the #3 place for mathematics. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, compared with $36,298 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,700. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,949. Set against $22,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Furman University earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $59,770 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,764. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $36,520. That is a strong return on a $23,764 median debt. Furman University admits about 43% of applicants.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 28 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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