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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 Tennessee
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
Our analysis ranked The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga the best value for a degree in mathematics in Tennessee. Set in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,448, while out-of-state students pay about $18,512. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,324 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga generally make around $50,000. Set against $23,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Middle Tennessee State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,266 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,574. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,184 early in their careers. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Middle Tennessee State University admits about 69% of applicants.
East Tennessee State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. East Tennessee State University is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,216, while out-of-state students pay about $13,726. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $16,500. Mathematics graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,444 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. East Tennessee State University admits about 86% of applicants.
Vanderbilt University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $103,812 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
The University Of Tennessee came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,000. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $39,043 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Rhodes College landed the #6 spot for mathematics value this year. Rhodes College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,110. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,078 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Rhodes College generally make around $40,807. That is a strong return on a $23,078 median debt. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Sewanee The University Of The South ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,120. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,091 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Sewanee The University Of The South earn a median of $36,927 early in their careers. Set against $22,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 35 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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