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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Virginia

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,241 Avg Student Debt
$59,032 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Badge [General Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for general applied mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Virginia

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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For return on investment in general applied mathematics, no school beat Old Dominion University this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $26,001. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $57,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Virginia Military Institute came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Located in the town of Lexington, Virginia Military Institute is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,046, compared with $52,638 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,309 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $47,915 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $27,414. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,414 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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

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