2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Missouri
[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.
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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 Missouri
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
Truman State University tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools in Missouri. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,838, compared with $18,566 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,168 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $39,764. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,120, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,143. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $31,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwest Missouri State University earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Northwest Missouri State University is a large public school located in the town of Maryville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,585 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $42,939. That is a strong return on a $23,585 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,033. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies generally make around $49,717. Set against $25,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Missouri Columbia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $56,132. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $18,700. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $79,799. Set against $18,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,166. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $24,499. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $67,909. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% 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 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).
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