by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/mathematics-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mathematics education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bob Jones University tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics education schools in South Carolina. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $22,892 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $17,000. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $36,109. That is a strong return on a $17,000 median debt.
North Greenville University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Set in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $19,271. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $43,644. That is a strong return on a $19,271 median debt. North Greenville University admits about 67% of applicants.
Charleston Southern University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics education schools. Located in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,520. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $27,323. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Charleston Southern University generally make around $46,288. That is a strong return on a $27,323 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Clemson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $44,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Anderson University Sc one of the best values for mathematics education. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,970. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $46,485. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.