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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,596 Avg Student Debt
$65,247 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Badge [General Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 54 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general applied mathematics schools.

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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned the #1 spot for value among general applied mathematics schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $15,300 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $75,105. That is a strong return on a $15,300 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.

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University Of Central Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,620 in student loans. General Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,790 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,620 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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Old Dominion University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,001 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $57,131. That is a strong return on a $26,001 median debt. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,239 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $24,673. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. That is a strong return on a $24,673 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,976 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. That is a strong return on a $21,976 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Virginia Military Institute placed #6 among the best values for general applied mathematics. Set in the town of Lexington, Virginia Military Institute is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,046, with out-of-state students paying around $52,638. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $22,309. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Virginia Military Institute generally make around $47,915. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #7 for value in general applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. Early-career general applied mathematics graduates make about $60,671. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University placed #8 among the best values for general applied mathematics. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,280. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Early-career general applied mathematics graduates make about $67,840. Set against $19,431 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University placed #9 among the best values for general applied mathematics. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $27,414. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $45,877. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Early-career general applied mathematics graduates make about $77,419. Set against $17,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #11 for value in general applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,678. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $22,077. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $54,082. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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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 · 54 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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