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2026 Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$19,889 Avg Student Debt
$72,048 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Computational Mathematics Badge [Computational Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/computational-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computational mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Computational Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

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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Our analysis ranked Arizona State University the best value for a degree in computational mathematics in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computational mathematics graduates is $17,681. Early-career computational mathematics graduates make about $65,661. That is a strong return on a $17,681 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Austin earned it the #2 place for computational mathematics. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for computational mathematics graduates is $21,275. Early-career computational mathematics graduates make about $57,819. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Southern Methodist University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value computational mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. Computational Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. Early-career computational mathematics graduates make about $70,632. Set against $20,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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