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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 Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
For return on investment in mathematics, no school beat Old Dominion University this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $50,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
George Mason University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $54,711. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $43,784. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
James Madison University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Students borrow a median of $20,876 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $58,810. That is a strong return on a $20,876 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of Mary Washington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,905, compared with $28,083 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,475. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $61,247. Set against $24,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mary Washington admits about 80% of applicants.
Christopher Newport University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,828, while out-of-state students pay about $31,178. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median of $41,656 early in their careers. Set against $25,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
College Of William And Mary ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,734, while out-of-state students pay about $51,038. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $60,494 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #8 spot for mathematics value this year. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $19,500. Mathematics graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $60,784 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. University Of Virginia Main Campus admits about 17% of applicants.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earned the #9 position for value in mathematics this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $55,731. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants.
Washington And Lee University landed the #10 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,045. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Washington And Lee University earn a median of $76,810 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,074 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #11 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $45,877. Set against $27,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
University Of Richmond ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. Students from in state pay about $65,230 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,634 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of $53,815 early in their careers. Set against $21,634 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 37 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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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