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2026 Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

1 Colleges in the United States
$24,913 Avg Student Debt
$94,802 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Computational Mathematics Badge [Computational Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/computational-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computational mathematics education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for computational mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computational mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools

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Leading the list is Carnegie Mellon University, our #1 best value for computational mathematics in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computational mathematics graduates is $23,529. Early-career computational mathematics graduates make about $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Duquesne University crest
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #2 makes Duquesne University one of the best values for computational mathematics. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $48,986 in tuition and fees. Computational Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Early-career computational mathematics graduates make about $54,826. Set against $26,297 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Duquesne University admits about 84% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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