by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Arizona Western College earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in Arizona. Set in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,060, compared with $9,870 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chandler Gilbert Community College earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the city of Chandler. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Set against $10,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #3. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $52,729. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Arizona University earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,468 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,588. That is a strong return on a $19,468 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for mathematics. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,999 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $54,781. Set against $18,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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